{"product_id":"seiko-precision-second-setting-taschenuhr-ref-6110-0010t-jnr-eisenbahn-dienstuhr-showa-48-1973","title":"Seiko Precision Second Setting Pocket Watch – Ref. 6110-0010T – JNR Railway Service Watch – Shōwa 48 \/ 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the classic mechanical service watches of the Japanese railway – not built as a souvenir, but as a professional timekeeping instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Precision 21 Jewels Second Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the long tradition of Seiko pocket watches used for Japanese railway operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial bears the full functional designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO\u003cbr\u003ePRECISION\u003cbr\u003e21 JEWELS\u003cbr\u003eSECOND SETTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand at the bottom edge the reference \u003cstrong\u003e6110-0010T\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back also bears an original Japanese service engraving with \u003cstrong\u003e昭48\u003c\/strong\u003e, corresponding to the year \u003cstrong\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as an individual number and operational marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThus, it is not merely a \"Railway Style\" pocket watch, but a piece of Japanese railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeiko and the Japanese Railway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiko's connection with the Japanese railway dates back to \u003cstrong\u003e1929\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn that year, Seiko pocket watches were selected for professional railway service. From then on, a very durable series of large, particularly legible pocket watches for train personnel and other railway employees was developed. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic design remained astonishingly constant for decades: a large, bright dial, strong Arabic numerals, precise minute divisions, and easily recognizable hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm here entirely followed function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Second Setting\" – second-accurate synchronization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e is crucial to the character of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy pulling the crown, the second hand can be stopped for precise setting. This allowed the watch to be exactly synchronized with an official reference time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor railway operations, this function was of immediate importance: various employees had to work with the same time basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly this feature distinguishes professional Railway Watches from many ordinary mechanical pocket watches. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe mechanical caliber 6110\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a mechanical Seiko movement from the \u003cstrong\u003e6110 family\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e21 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e is at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes this watch part of the last great mechanical generation of Seiko railway watches, before the railway later switched to the technically similarly designed quartz models of the 7550 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially in direct comparison, this continuity is fascinating: the later quartz railway watch looks almost identical, although the internal technology had completely changed. Collectors of both mechanical and quartz-controlled Railway Watches also emphasize this external continuity. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShōwa 48 – 1973\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back bears the engraving \u003cstrong\u003e昭48\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis corresponds to \u003cstrong\u003eShōwa 48 = 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside it is the individual number \u003cstrong\u003e272\u003c\/strong\u003e and an additional Kanji-based service marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis case back engraving is particularly important for collector value. It documents that the watch was indeed marked as a railway service watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the Citizen JNR Homer, the same applies here: the historical value lies not only in the watch model itself, but in the combination of the model and its specific service provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign – uncompromising readability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large white dial measures around \u003cstrong\u003e50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e together with the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black Arabic numerals have that characteristic typographical form immediately associated with Japanese Railway Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong black hour and minute hands provide a strong contrast to the dial. The long central second hand can be precisely read against the surrounding minute track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no superfluous decoration here: everything about this watch was designed for quick and reliable time reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in authentic used vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and case back show significant signs of wear and scratches. These are not unusual for a historic service watch and are part of its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright dial is well preserved and the important inscriptions are clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original service engraving on the back is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA current service is \u003cstrong\u003enot documented\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical Seiko Precision \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e watches with genuine railway service engravings have become some of the most sought-after Japanese Railway Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crucial difference from a normal Seiko pocket watch consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional second-setting function\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003elarge railway-typical dial\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cbr\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003emechanical 21-jewel movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eand especially the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal service engraving\u003c\/strong\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 Second Setting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6110-0010T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Railway Service Watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa 48 \/ 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko 6110, mechanical hand-wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, Minute, Central Second, Hacking Second \/ Second Setting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50 mm without crown\/bow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14.8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 82 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with large black 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. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote on Water Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo water resistance is guaranteed for this historic railway service watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the mechanical movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54196959412562,"sku":"A413","price":449.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/FE4B7F9D-F7DC-45E1-80F9-D431FE0A9F27.jpg?v=1786026457","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-precision-second-setting-taschenuhr-ref-6110-0010t-jnr-eisenbahn-dienstuhr-showa-48-1973","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}