{"product_id":"seiko-chronograph-dr-yellow-class-923-20th-anniversary-limited-edition-ref-8t63-01e0-nr-0026-5000","title":"Seiko Chronograph “Dr. Yellow – Class 923 20th Anniversary Limited Edition” (Ref. 8T63-01E0 \/ No. 426\/5000)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e This special edition was released to commemorate the \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e20th anniversary of the legendary Shinkansen test train \"Class 923 Dr. Yellow\"\u003c\/strong\u003e —a symbol of Japanese engineering and precision. The model was produced exclusively for the Japanese market and is limited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e5,000 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e This particular example is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"480\"\u003enew, unworn condition\u003c\/strong\u003e , complete with \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eoriginal box, papers, warranty card, protective films, and two spare links\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"624\"\u003ecomplete full set\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is extremely rare to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e Technical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eModel: \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eSeiko Chronograph – Dr. Yellow 20th Anniversary (Class 923)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e Reference: \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e8T63-01E0\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e Limited edition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e5,000 pieces (No. 426\/5000)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e Movement: \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eSeiko Caliber 8T63\u003c\/strong\u003e , quartz chronograph (1\/5-second measurement, 60-minute counter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e Functions: Chronograph, 24-hour display, date, tachymeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e Case: Stainless steel, polished\/brushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e Diameter: 41 mm (excluding crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e Height: 12.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e Lug-to-lug: 47 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e Lug width: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e Weight: 112 g (including stainless steel bracelet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e Glass: Hardlex crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with safety folding clasp + \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003etwo spare links\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e Condition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003enew, unworn, with protective film, full set\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eBackground: The “Dr. Yellow” – Japan’s legendary Shinkansen test train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eClass 923 Shinkansen\u003c\/strong\u003e , better known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\"Dr. Yellow,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a technical masterpiece of Japanese railway history. Since its introduction in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e , it has served as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003erolling measurement laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e , collecting data on track geometry, pantographs, signal quality, and power supply during high-speed journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eThe striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eyellow paintwork\u003c\/strong\u003e is reminiscent of maintenance trains from earlier eras and has given the train its nickname. Due to its irregular schedule \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e, seeing the Dr. Yellow is considered lucky\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan – many railway enthusiasts view it as a symbol of precision, safety, and technical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dr. Yellow, Seiko has created this special edition – a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003etribute to speed, precision and Japanese engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e Design and features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eBright yellow dial\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same color as the genuine Class 923\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eBlue chronograph hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and black subdials as a reminder of the train details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eEngraving on case back:\u003c\/strong\u003e “20th Anniversary Class 923 Dr. Yellow” with pull-out contour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eTachymeter bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e – functional relation to the topic of speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eSpecial packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow anniversary box with train illustration and inscription \u003cem data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e\"20th Anniversary Class 923 Dr. Yellow\"\u003c\/em\u003e \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e Market and collector valuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e This edition was exclusively available in Japan and sold out completely within a short time. 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