This elegant Seiko Merit dates from January 1958 and represents the fine Japanese watchmaking of the late 1950s.
Its rectangular 14K gold-filled case with gently domed acrylic glass and gold-plated hands is typical of the aesthetics of the post-war period – a time when Seiko made the transition from simple everyday watches to elegant, precision-mechanical ladies' models.
- Model: Seiko Merit
- Production date: January 1958 (serial number 812033)
- Movement: Mechanical hand-wound movement, 17 jewels
- Origin: Japan
- Case: 14K Gold Filled (14KGF)
- Case size: 17.1 × 19.7 mm
- Height: 8.1 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 28.1 mm
- Glass: Acrylic glass (slightly curved)
- Dial: Silver-colored with gold indices and hands
- Crown: Original, unengraved
- Bracelet: Bearsbackle stretch band , gold-plated
- Weight (including wristband): 21 g
- Elegant rectangular shape with soft lines in the style of the 1950s.
- Fine 17-jewel hand-wound movement , reliably and precisely constructed
- Original 14K gold-filled case (not simple gold plating, but a gold overlay)
- Authentic Bearsbackle stretch strap , as was typical for watches of this period.
- Typical Shōwa design , incorporating elements of European Art Deco.
Condition
- Good, collectible vintage condition
- Signs of wear on the casing and glass (consistent with age)
- Dial with signs of aging
- Antique bracelet
The Seiko Merit series was positioned in the 1950s as Seiko's fine women's line.
These models combined traditional hand-winding technology with precious materials such as 14K gold-filled cases.
The Seiko Merit is considered a precursor to the later Marvel and Crown series , which established Seiko's international rise.
Watches of this era reflect the self-image of a generation that understood elegance, reliability, and craftsmanship as a unified whole.
Warranty (used)This is a used item. The limitation period for claims based on defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.
Notice
Since this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed.
To protect the clock mechanism, the clock should not come into contact with water or moisture.
