{"product_id":"seiko-precision-second-setting-19-jewels-jnr-hokkaido-showa-44-1969","title":"Seiko Precision Second Setting – 19 Jewels – JNR Hokkaido – Shōwa 44 \/ 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic \"19 Seiko\" from actual Japanese National Railways service – with Hokkaido provenance and a second-setting mechanism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large mechanical \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e features the characteristic markings on its dial:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO\u003cbr\u003ePRECISION\u003cbr\u003e19 JEWELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand around the small seconds, the designation \u003cstrong\u003eSECOND SETTING DIAFLEX\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back documents its actual history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e昭44\u003cbr\u003e北 8\u003cbr\u003e国鉄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis identifies it as a \u003cstrong\u003e1969 service watch of the Japanese National Railways in the Hokkaido region\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe \"19 Seiko\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large Seiko railway watches are known in Japan to this day among collectors by the designation \u003cstrong\u003e19セイコー – 19 Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name refers to the classic 19-ligne pocket watch format and designates a model family whose basic principle was used for decades in professional railway service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiko had been supplying pocket watches to the Japanese railway since \u003cstrong\u003e1929\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was technically developed over the decades, while the uncompromisingly legible design remained remarkably consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecond Setting – A Special Railway Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual technical highlight is the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Setting function\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese railway models do not merely feature a conventional stop-second. In certain versions, the second hand continues to run to the zero position after pulling the crown and then stops there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the watch to be precisely set to an official reference time with particular ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese vintage specialists highlight this very function as a characteristic feature of higher-quality Railway Watches. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiaflex and 19 Jewels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement has \u003cstrong\u003e19 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designation \u003cstrong\u003eDiaflex\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for Seiko's own unbreakable mainspring technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, the watch combines two central requirements for a professional railway instrument: precise synchronization and high mechanical reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHokkaido Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving \u003cstrong\u003e北\u003c\/strong\u003e designates the northern JNR administrative area, or Hokkaido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a collector's perspective, regional service engravings make railway watches particularly interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey allow for an assignment not only to a year of manufacture but also to the region where the watch was actually used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year \u003cstrong\u003e昭44 corresponds to 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase and back show significant signs of wear due to age and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light dial has patina but is still very legible. The characteristic black Arabic numerals and inscriptions are clearly preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original service engraving is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent overhaul is not documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is shown unretouched in the product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \"19 Seiko\" with JNR service engravings are now treated as a distinct collecting area in specialized Japanese vintage trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision \/ 19 Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e JNR Railway Pocket Watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa 44 \/ 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Engraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e 昭44 北8 国鉄\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese National Railways \/ Hokkaido\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Setting \/ Diaflex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, Minute, Small Seconds, Second Synchronization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.3 mm without crown\/bow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.3 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream with Arabic numerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. 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