Seiko Champion 820

Specifications

Year: 1960s
Reference: J15018
Serial: 
Case size: 36mm
Movement: Seiko J15018
Condition: B
Strap Size: Fits up to a 8 inch wrist

Condition

Dating from the early 1960s, this vintage Seiko Champion J15018 is a wonderfully elegant example of Seiko’s formative mechanical watchmaking. Its striking black dial features applied silver-tone hour markers, sharp dauphine hands and the beautifully scripted Seiko Champion signature, accompanied by “820” and “Diashock 17 Jewels” markings. The slim stainless-steel case and distinctive angular lugs give the watch the refined proportions characteristic of Japanese dress watches from this period, while the aged case and original-style detailing provide plenty of genuine vintage character.

Inside is a 17-jewel, manually wound Seikosha movement, offering the traditional interaction and charm of a mechanical watch from this era. The watch has been paired with a brand-new brown leather strap with contrasting cream stitching, chosen to complement the deep black dial and polished steel case while making it comfortable and ready to wear. With its unusual black Champion dial, classic early-Seiko styling and beautifully proportioned case, this is a particularly characterful vintage piece and an excellent addition to any Seiko or Japanese watch collection.

Condition Grading

• New Old Stock

• A+ - (Excellent) Near perfect with almost no signs of wear.

• A - (Very Good) Minimal wear only visible upon close inspection. Only some hairline scratches on case and bracelet.

• B - (Good) Light, honest wear. Small scratches but still very attractive and fully wearable.

• C - (Fair) Noticeable wear and aging. Shows its story and for those who appreciate a worn vintage piece.

Terms of sale

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

Due to the age of the watch we cannot guarantee its timekeeping for any amount of time after purchase. However, all of our pieces are checked with a timegrapher to ensure that they are running anywhere within +/- 60 seconds per day.

Please note that we categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +/- 60 seconds per day.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Please note that when you first receive the watch. Automatic watches may need to be shaken for a couple of minutes to get them running well. This also applies when the watch hasn’t been worn for while.