{"product_id":"seiko-champion-820","title":"Seiko Champion 820","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYear: 1960s\u003cbr\u003eReference: J15018\u003cbr\u003eSerial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase size: 36mm\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Seiko J15018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: B\u003cbr\u003eStrap Size: Fits up to a 8 inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko Champion J15018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko Champion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signature, accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“820”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Diashock 17 Jewels”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-jewel, manually wound Seikosha movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the traditional interaction and charm of a mechanical watch from this era. The watch has been paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrand-new brown leather strap with contrasting cream stitching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition Grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eA+ - (Excellent) Near perfect with almost no signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eA - (Very Good) Minimal wear only visible upon close inspection. Only some hairline scratches on case and bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eB - (Good) Light, honest wear. Small scratches but still very attractive and fully wearable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eC - (Fair) Noticeable wear and aging. Shows its story and for those who appreciate a worn vintage piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTerms of sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInternational customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease note that we categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +\/- 60 seconds per day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy and Luxury LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55715968811384,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/3741\/9314\/files\/BABBC596-4D96-431D-9040-D4B2569F4299.jpg?v=1793043882","url":"https:\/\/legacyandluxury.com\/products\/seiko-champion-820","provider":"Legacy and Luxury LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}