{"product_id":"seikosha-laurel-18k-gold-wristwatch-c-1915-sellsail-antiques","title":"Seikosha Laurel 18k Gold Wristwatch c.1915 | SellSail Antiques","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional early example of the Seikosha \"Laurel\" — Japan's first\u003cbr\u003edomestically produced wristwatch and a foundational piece in the history\u003cbr\u003eof Japanese horology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1913, the Laurel marked the moment Japan transitioned from\u003cbr\u003eimporter to manufacturer of fine timepieces. Approximately 350 examples\u003cbr\u003ewere made during its initial production run, of which only a small\u003cbr\u003efraction survive today. This example presents in 18k solid gold with\u003cbr\u003ethe distinctive wire lugs, onion crown, and enamel dial bearing the\u003cbr\u003ered \"12\" that distinguish the earliest production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white enamel dial retains its original Arabic numerals with the\u003cbr\u003echaracteristic red \"12\" at the top, subsidiary seconds dial at 6\u003cbr\u003eo'clock, and \"LAUREL\" signature below the center. Blued steel hands.\u003cbr\u003eThe 18k gold case shows wear consistent with a century of use,\u003cbr\u003ewith all original wire lug attachments intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Seikosha (now Seiko), Tokyo, c. 1913-1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e· Case material: 18k solid gold (hallmarked)\u003cbr\u003e· Movement: Seikosha manually-wound\u003cbr\u003e· Dial: White enamel with red 12, subsidiary seconds\u003cbr\u003e· Lug type: Original wire (Drahtanstöße)\u003cbr\u003e· Crown: Original onion-style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Working order. Honest patina to case. Dial\u003cbr\u003eshowing minor age-related discoloration to subsidiary seconds — entirely\u003cbr\u003eoriginal and unrestored. Please see additional photographs of caseback\u003cbr\u003ehallmarks, movement, and dial detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA landmark piece of horological history. Shipped fully insured via\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFedEx International Priority with signature confirmation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Sold as a historical artifact. Watch should be serviced by a\u003cbr\u003especialist before regular wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SellSail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48995170287843,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7397\/4243\/files\/Image_6-8-26_at_6.13_PM.jpg?v=1780967627","url":"https:\/\/sellsail.us\/products\/seikosha-laurel-18k-gold-wristwatch-c-1915-sellsail-antiques","provider":"SellSail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}