No. 866 / Seiko Super - 1955 Zenith

No. 866 / Seiko Super - 1955 ZenithSeikoUniqueExplorer Numeral Dial 1956 Intro This Seiko Super manual winding watch from 1955 is a rare find, especially in such excellent condition given Japan's humid climate at the time (when air conditioning was not popular until the 1970s). The two toned explorer dial is truly a beauty to see in person. This is a remarkable piece that any watch collector will appreciate. Story The first wrist watch model of Seiko with a center second hand mounted

A brand-new leather strap can also be included if stainless steel is not to your liking

600 vph automatic movement with date function

ACCURACY Around 23 Sec

Characterised by a streamlined and classic design

The watch also comes with a Rolex-signed screw-down crown and caseback

These eight stars represent two chronometer records and six first-place awards that Omega garnered between 1933 and 1952

and most notably

ACCURACY 18 Sec

The Oyster reference 7966 was produced around the same time as Rolex's rare Veriflat Oyster reference 6512

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CASE Corrosion on caseback

contributing to its sharp