Seiko "Crown Special" Manual Watch (Model J-14100, Type II), c. 1961

Up for sale is the highly sought-after Ref. J-14100 Type II Seiko Crown Special, featuring a 14k gold cap and stainless steel construction with a jewel count of 23. This watch is in excellent working condition and has some signs of normal wear, including scratches -- it may benefit from a good cleaning and polishing.

Seiko is one of only two major watchmakers in the world that is vertically integrated, meaning it designs, engineers, and produces all components in-house, ensuring consistency and quality at every level. This tradition of craftsmanship makes vintage Seiko pieces especially valued by collectors.

Vintage Seiko watches are renowned for their exceptional build quality and this timepiece is no exception. A must-have for any vintage watch collector. All watches are polished with microfiber, plastic contact film applied to crystal, and wrapped around a felt insert encased in a hard cardboard box, then shipped in the carrier box with ample bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery.