The Seiko Super 12049, launched in the 1950s, introduced a revolutionary center-second hand design, a departure from earlier Seiko watches that typically featured a small second-hand positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. This innovative feature set the Seiko Super apart and positioned it as a leader in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) watch industry during that era. It also served as a foundational model for subsequent Seiko watch developments.
In addition to its groundbreaking design, the Seiko Super boasted an intriguing dial layout. The combination of stick and numeric indices for the 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 o'clock marks created a unique and unconventional indices arrangement. The dial itself featured a textured center, complemented by gold hour and minute hands contrasting against a black second hand. Seiko's meticulous attention to detail in the dial design of the Seiko Super exemplified the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and innovation during the 1950s.
The Seiko Super showcased here is remarkably well-preserved considering its more than 70 years of existence. The dial remains clean and the watch retains its all-original head condition, making it a rare find among vintage Seiko timepieces. As a piece of Seiko's history, this watch holds significant collectible value and is a testament to the brand's enduring legacy.
Brand type : Seiko Super 12049 Dial : cream dial Circa : 1954 Movement : manual winding 17J Strap : AM Back case : Original Crown : Original Diameter : 31 to crown x 38mm lug to lug Lug width : 16mm Condition : used, +/- 94% in good condition, normal accuracy & PR, good condition crystal, dial, and case, few signs of wear, refer to pictures shown. Features : vintage 1950s Seiko collectible item WR : Not tested Includings : Watch only with replacement box.
Note: The item price does not include import duties and taxes. The watch is tested and recorded before shipment to ensure it is working normally. The watch is insured for every shipment. The watch will be shipped in a pillow hard case watch container and craft paper box, covered with multiple bubble warp layers to ensure safety. IG: goh.vintagewatch
