{"product_id":"セイコー-ワンプッシュクロノグラフ-seiko-monopusher-chronograph","title":"SEIKO Monopusher Chronograph 2nd ref.5719-8980 cal.5719A \/ November 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e— Marking a world stage —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1964, with the Tokyo Olympics confirmed, Seiko was chosen as official timekeeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were the first Olympic Games held in Asia, and the first broadcast worldwide by satellite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid an event that stood for Japan stepping onto the international stage, Seiko developed a series of timing instruments with real pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne result was Seiko's first mechanical chronograph calibre, which wrote a new chapter in the technology of measuring time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Seiko's first wristwatch chronograph —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is a second model, made in November 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name says, a single pusher handles start, stop and reset in turn — an extremely simple way to operate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the rotating bezel against the minute hand allows timing up to 60 minutes, and the caseback carries the seahorse marking that stands for water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— At its best in daylight —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has a silver sunray finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minute track and indexes stand in strict order around the edge, and with no luminous material the watch is typical of its type yet gives a dressy impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indexes are mirror-finished flat on top, reflecting light strongly while quietly showing the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— The source of the mechanism —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the manual-wind chronograph Cal.5719A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl is by column wheel, with six pillars governing the action precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a carrying-arm transmission, which is rare within Seiko, giving it a mechanical beauty of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was produced by Suwa Seikosha, and forms a page of innovation written into Japanese watch history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Shadow in black and white —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chic, fine quality brought by the monochrome scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pleasure of holding a piece Japan can be proud of before the world brings a satisfaction quite different from enjoying an imported masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo book a visit to the WatchTender Ginza store, please see watchtenderginza.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40585830432897,"sku":null,"price":288000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4313\/6385\/files\/IMG_20251212_145026.jpg?v=1767791399","url":"https:\/\/watchtenderjapan.com\/en\/products\/%e3%82%bb%e3%82%a4%e3%82%b3%e3%83%bc-%e3%83%af%e3%83%b3%e3%83%97%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a5%e3%82%af%e3%83%ad%e3%83%8e%e3%82%b0%e3%83%a9%e3%83%95-seiko-monopusher-chronograph","provider":"WatchTender","version":"1.0","type":"link"}