SEIKO 68's 61 GRAND SEIKO Cal.6145A

Introducing the Seiko " 61 Grand Seiko" made in 1968 .

The 61 Grand Seiko was released in 1968 by Suwa Seikosha as the second generation Grand Seiko automatic model.

What is noteworthy is that the movement it is equipped with, Cal. 6145 , is the first 10- beat automatic high-beat model in the history of Japanese-made watches.

As this was the first domestically produced high-beat model, the various requirements for a watch, such as precision and durability, were extremely high, and development proceeded using all of the technology and experience that Seiko had at the time.

As a result, it has better isochronism than previous movements and achieves more stable, high accuracy even when subjected to posture differences and external disturbances.
It has passed Seiko's own " GS inspection standard," which is said to be stricter than chronometer standards.

This is one of the famous watches that had a major influence on later Seiko movements.

The " 61 Grand Seiko" (hereinafter referred to as 61GS ) that we are introducing this time is an early model that was only released for a few months in 1968 .

The early models have the words " GRAND SEIKO " at the 6 o'clock position, but later models have this changed to " HI-BEAT 36000 ".

Furthermore, the case of this watch is not made of the usual stainless steel material, but rather is a high-end design that uses cap gold.
Compared to the stainless steel case, it has a more glamorous and elegant feel, and will brighten up your wrist when worn.

Furthermore, by combining it with the "Seiko style" adopted from the " 61GS ", it takes advantage of the luxury feel of the case while emphasizing its sharpness, creating a stylish impression.

In addition, the silver dial has a subtle luster that accentuates the shine of the gold of the case and indexes, a design that has been carefully considered down to the smallest detail.

The 61GS is truly the pinnacle of Japanese-made wristwatches and embodies the Japanese aesthetic sense.

The movement installed is the automatic winding movement Cal.6145A .

Its precision is guaranteed as it has cleared the extremely strict " GS inspection standards."
Because it is a high beat model, it is a high precision movement that reduces time deviation caused by posture differences.

Furthermore, practicality has been taken into consideration, with features such as a "hack function" that stops the second hand and the ability to adjust the date with the crown, making this a great watch designed for easy everyday use.

Size: height: 43.3mm , width: 38.5mm , thickness: 11.7mm , weight: 54g .

It fits very well on a Japanese man's average wrist size of 17cm .
The calm tone of the gold cap color does not have any of the gaudy feel that is typical of gold, and beautifully adorns the wrist when worn.

It can be used as an accent colour with dark coloured coats, jackets and suits, as well as denim and leather items.

The condition of the case is good with no gold wear or noticeable scratches.
The GS medallion on the back cover shows some damage, but there is no major damage such as peeling.
The dial shows signs of aging on the left side, but this does not affect visibility.
The movement runs smoothly and all functions, including the calendar, are in good condition and work without any problems.

The metal bracelet attached is an aftermarket product.
A GS case is included as an accessory.

All watches sold in our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic upon arrival and are only sold after being determined to be genuine, so you can use them with confidence.

When you purchase a watch, we will attach a new leather strap to it when you deliver it to you.
Please select the color you want from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products that come with original watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
A special case for the watch will also be included with the shipment.

Please be sure to read the following information after purchasing an antique watch.

When selling antique watches at RESUME, we do not immediately hand over the watch to you upon receiving your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul it (hereinafter referred to as OH) and deliver it to you after the OH is completed. (This takes about 1 to 2 months.)

A professional craftsman with first-class watch repair technician qualifications will completely disassemble your watch, replace worn parts such as the internal gaskets, clean it, oil it, and perform a thorough overhaul, maintaining it to a daily accuracy of about ±1 minute.
When we deliver the machine, we will also send you our own overhaul certificate, which shows what kind of overhaul was performed, as well as photos of the machine being disassembled and maintained.

Of course, due to the nature of the product itself being a second-hand item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we ask for your understanding that we take this approach so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with peace of mind in the future.

When you purchase a product, we offer a one-year warranty depending on the model. Even if the warranty period has expired, we will still repair the product for a fee. If there is no repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.