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Seiko Piot Watch from WW II, Onion Crown.
If I had to own one Seiko, that would definitely be this one.
Seiko 47 mm case, manual movement, onion crown, for the WW II Japanese Pilots:
Pictures shamelessly stolen to Ebay.
How delicious is this one.
Which surprised me is how close it is to the Longines Big Weems, which was also used by the Japanese Pilots.
I have zero information or knowledge about this Seiko, but it is a breathtaking one, for sure.
Best,
Nicolas
Seiko Piot Watch from WW II, Onion Crown.
If I had to own one Seiko, that would definitely be this one. Seiko 47 mm case, manual movement, onion crown, for the WW II Japanese Pilots: Pictures shamelessly stolen to Ebay. How delicious is this one. Which surprised me is how close it is to the Longi...
What a find!
Never seen one of these before - thanks for posting it! Maybe a silly question but this is a Japanese WW2 piece and yet the movement has labeling in English (15 jewels). Was there a point in time when this became semi-universal?
Looks like it's missing...
the internal bezel. This model should come with internal rotating bezel IIRC. I had its replica which came in much smaller size.
I am trying to learn more about these. So, I cannot answer you, but...
I am sure the Seiko guys will give us more informations on what is correct or not. Best, Nicolas
Good point. The Longines is close to this one, but has a second hand.
I am eagerly willing to know more about it, too. Best, Nicolas
It should have one...
...I am no expert on these, but as nikidasi noted, it is missing the internal bezel, the dial looks refinished and hasn't had lume reapplied, the movement looks suspect and the hands are incorrect (too long!)
There's a lot of history in that pilot watch.
Seiko's are great watches. My first watch was a seiko. Given by my mom when i was 9. Thats around 40 yrs. ago. Post pics in the future. Regards nico. Cheers Geross
