{"product_id":"expo-2005-aichi-nagoya-japanische-gedenkuhr-quarz-sammlerstuck","title":"Expo 2005 Aichi-Nagoya - Japanese Commemorative Watch JDM - Quartz - Collector's Item","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese commemorative watch for the \u003cstrong\u003eExpo 2005 Aichi-Nagoya\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful historical document of the World Expo \u003cem\u003e愛・地球博\u003c\/em\u003e (“Ai-Chikyūhaku” \/ Love the Earth Expo), which took place in Aichi Prefecture in 2005. The distinctive case ring with the engraving \u003cstrong\u003e“EXPO 2005 AICHI-NAGOYA”\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly indicates that this is not an ordinary everyday watch, but a typical collector's item with a commemorative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is bright and deliberately kept clear. At the center is the official \u003cstrong\u003eExpo 2005 logo\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“EXPO 2005”\u003c\/strong\u003e below it. The design appears both factual and friendly: simple baton indices, a Roman twelve, fine dot indices, and black hands ensure that the watch remains easy to read despite its souvenir character. It is precisely this blend of functional simplicity and thematic design that makes such Japanese event watches so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, it is a \u003cstrong\u003equartz watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with the movement\/case code \u003cstrong\u003eV701-1360\u003c\/strong\u003e visible on the dial and case back. The case back bears the inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e“Water Resistant”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Base Metal Bezel”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Stainless Steel Back”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“V701-1360”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the number \u003cstrong\u003e611961\u003c\/strong\u003e. The watch originates from the immediate vicinity of Expo 2005, meaning from the \u003cstrong\u003emid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is particularly appealing about this piece is that it does not try to appear luxurious. Rather, it is precisely what good Japanese commemorative watches often are: well-made, clearly designed, and closely linked to a specific historical occasion. For collectors of Japanese exhibits, Expo memorabilia, or unusual themed watches, this is an attractive item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn, tidy condition commensurate with age, with the usual traces on the case and case back. The motif on the dial and bezel is well preserved. A new dark leather strap is fitted. The condition shown in the photos is authoritative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorative watch for \u003cstrong\u003eExpo 2005 Aichi-Nagoya\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMovement\/case reference: \u003cstrong\u003eV701-1360\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCase: \u003cstrong\u003eBase Metal Bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCase back: \u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Back\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInscription on case back: \u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant \/ Base Metal Bezel \/ Stainless Steel Back \/ V701-1360 \/ Japan \/ 611961\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEra: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch watches are not high-priced luxury items, but as \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese exhibition souvenirs with original provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are very charming. The direct connection to Expo 2005 makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors of Japanese memorabilia, advertising watches, and themed watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch will be delivered with the fitted strap, as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty and Note on Water Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor used watches sold by a commercial seller, a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewater resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e mentioned on the case back of a vintage or used watch should \u003cstrong\u003enot be understood as a guaranteed characteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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