TAKANO 50's Precision / Cal.124

Introducing Takano's "Precision" from the 1950s .

Takano, known as the legendary Japanese watch manufacturer, was founded in 1899 as the Takano Clock and Metal Products Factory.
In 1957 , the company entered into a technical partnership with Hamilton and began selling watches under the Takano name in the same year.

Equipped with Takano's original thin movement, Cal. 541 series, the Chateau became instantly famous with the catchphrase " The world's thinnest watch. "
It will develop into a brand that is noticed around the world.

However, in September 1959 , the Ise Bay Typhoon caused devastating damage to the company's production plant, and the company's financial situation deteriorated, leading to it being absorbed into Ricoh.

Although it existed for only a short period of four years and eleven months, its technical capabilities are not inferior to those of other domestic manufacturers, and it is a legendary domestic watch manufacturer with many fans.

The "Precision" we are introducing this time is one of Takano's representative models that pursues precision.

The dial has a stepped design, with the outer edge being one level higher, surrounding the central white dial.
The outer circumference is carved with fine linear grooves in a circular shape, giving it a matte texture.

The center and outer periphery have different sheen textures, creating a complex and deep expression.

The index is engraved, and the sharp edges, as if carved with a chisel, are beautifully colored in gold.

The needles used are pencil needles, giving a sense of delicacy.

The dial also features the Takano logo in gold at the 12 o'clock position.

The case is gold plated with a thickness of 20 microns.

The attractive feature of the Precision is the delicate beauty that is unique to Japanese vintage items.

The movement is a hand-wound type with 17 jewels, Cal.124 .

It was developed based on the movement of the German company Laco, which was providing the technology at the time.

Size: height: 42.2mm , width: 36.3mm , thickness: 9.6mm , weight: 37g .

The unique face color and the shine of the case will brighten up your wrist.

As it is a three- hand hand-wound watch, it is light and thin, so it is comfortable to wear and you won't get tired even if you wear it for a long time.

It goes well with a jacket, denim jacket, or dark colored shirt, and the shine of the watch will create an elegant look.

The condition of the case is good with no noticeable scratches or peeling plating.

The dial is in excellent condition with no visible corrosion.

The movement is rust-free and operates smoothly.

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 deliver it to you with a brand new leather strap.
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 them over to you when you place your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul them (hereafter referred to as OH) and deliver them 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.