Seiko - Liner 雅月 (Miyabi Zuki) – Elegant Moon - No reserve price - J15001E - Men - 1962

Available now on auction by Second Vintage This elegant Seiko Liner from 1962 represents a significant era in Japanese watchmaking, designed as a slim and refined dress watch that prioritized comfort and style. With its 23-jewel manual wind movement and classic mid-century proportions, this piece offers collectors a charming example of Seiko's dedication to precision and elegance during the early 1960s. Brand: Seiko Model: Liner Reference Number: J15001E Serial Number: 2310771 Movement: Manual Wind Cal. 3140 Dial: Silver sunburst with vintage patina Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1962 Condition: Good vintage condition, showing honest signs of age on the dial and hands, presenting a charismatic and authentic vintage aesthetic. Dial and Hands The watch features a classic silver sunburst dial that has developed a consistent, speckled patina across the surface, giving it a unique vintage character. It is adorned with polished silver applied baton indices and matching dauphine hands, which show some oxidation consistent with the watch's age. The "Seiko Liner" script at 12 o'clock and the "Diashock 23 Jewels" text at 6 o'clock remain legible and crisp. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case measures 36mm, a versatile size that offers significant wrist presence for a vintage dress watch. The case retains good definition on the lugs and bezel, showing surface scratches and wear typical of a watch from this period. The snap-on caseback prominently features the engraved Tsuru (crane) insignia, a mark of high quality for Seiko during this era, along with the reference and serial numbers which remain clear and distinct. Movement Powering this timepiece is the Seikosha Caliber 3140, a 23-jewel manual wind movement known for its reliability and slim profile. The movement is clean and aesthetically pleasing. Timegrapher testing indicates a daily deviation between +31 and +40 seconds, which indicates a healthy movement running within vintage tolerances. Strap The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap featuring a crocodile grain pattern and a silver-tone buckle, complementing the dressy nature of the timepiece. Condition This piece is in good vintage condition. The dial shows visible aging and spotting, which is common for this reference and adds to its historic charm. The case shows normal wear but no major dents or structural damage. The crystal is clear with minimal marks. Dimensions Case width: 36 mm Lug width: 18 mm Remarks The Seiko Liner is celebrated for its role in the "thin watch" competition of the 1960s, offering a sleek profile on the wrist. This specific example, with its 23-jewel count and intact crane engraving, is a delightful find for enthusiasts of Japanese horology. History Introduced in 1960, the Seiko Liner was marketed as a luxury thin dress watch, utilizing a newly designed movement to achieve a slimmer case profile than its predecessors like the Marvel. It played a crucial role in Seiko's development of thin, high-accuracy mechanical watches leading up to the King Seiko and Grand Seiko eras. The presence of the Tsuru (crane) logo on the caseback signifies its status as a high-quality model within the Seiko lineup of the early 1960s. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SLJ-0172