Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012

LOT 10

SEIKO REF. J14070GS GRAND SEIKO CHRONOMETER Seiko, Japan, Grand Seiko Chronometer, Diashock, No. 303751, case No. 3511899, Ref. J14070GS. Made in the early 1960's. Fine, center seconds, water-resistant, gold-filled wristwatch with date and a gold-filled Seiko buckle. To be sold without reserve

HKD 7,000 - 10,000

USD 900 - 1,300 / EUR 700 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 8,750

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with embossed logo, inclined bezel. D. Matte silver with applied gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute division. Gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 3180, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, fl at balance spring, index regulator, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 14070 was the fi rst Grand Seiko and debuted in 1963.