The "Seiko World Time 1st" that arrived today is a commemorative model for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
The engraved certificate on the back cover gives it a sense of history.
A very rare multi-functional watch for that time.
At that time, flying was rare compared to today,
There probably weren't many people who needed the world time function.
But the watch is designed and made for the future.
Even now, when I look at it, I find it exciting.
The movement is automatic, like the Seiko 5, and does not have a manual winding function.
By eliminating functions, we were able to reduce costs,
The world time plate is set on the inner bezel and operated by turning the crown.
Nowadays, the structure of a watch full of ideas may be commonplace, but
It must have been quite a sensation for that time.
Even 60 years after its manufacture, it is still functional and practical.
Its ease of use, which is hard to believe considering it is an old watch, is also an attractive feature of the watch.
This is a commemorative model of the first Olympic Games held in Japan.
They are also interesting as a collection.
This year the Olympics are being held in Paris.
I think the watch commemorating this occasion also attracted a lot of attention.
The Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2020,
It probably won't be held again in my lifetime,
If the event is held again, I would like to wear this watch when I go to watch it.
Vintage watches are unique in that they allow you to think back on all sorts of memories.
You will feel especially attached to it if it is made in Japan.
Recently, the opportunities to see them have decreased,
If you're interested, please get it soon!
