[WTS] Seiko 45899 - Japan's First Mechanical Chronograph with 1964 Tokyo Olympics Emblem (Black Dial)

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Model:	Seiko	Last Scraped:	June 7, 2025, 5:17 p.m.
Username:	scubacool	Location:	Unknown
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Fellow collectors, Up for grabs is a truly significant piece of horological history: a Seiko 45899, widely recognized as Seiko's very first mechanical chronograph watch. This particular example holds even greater historical weight, featuring the distinctive commemorative emblem for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on its case back. And it has the rarer and highly desirable black dial variant. For those who appreciate groundbreaking innovation and historical significance, this watch is a cornerstone piece. The 45899 paved the way for Seiko's renowned chronograph legacy, and its direct connection to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics makes it a highly sought-after artifact for both watch and Olympic memorabilia collectors. I bought this watch from a reputable vintage Seiko dealer KingSeiko96 in October 2023 ( https://www.instagram.com/kingseiko96?igsh=MXBidjg4YXI0MjRvcw== ) The mono-pusher chronograph is working very well (see video). It was serviced by the seller when I bought it. Included is the watch strap (see pics). Strap was brand new when I bought it and watch has only been worn a handful of times and the strap is still in great condition. Link to video: https://imgur.com/gallery/seiko-first-chronograph-paFJ8K7 Asking price: $1100 (includes shipping within continental US) - cheapest online you will find in this condition. Payment methods: PayPal Friends, Zelle, Venmo Thank you for your interest, please reach out if you have questions.

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	Established:	1881
	Website:	http://seikousa.com/index.php
	Country of Origin:	Japan

The company was founded in 1881, when Kintarō Hattori opened a watch and jewelry shop called "K. Hattori" (服部時計店 Hattori Tokeiten?) in the Ginza area of Tokyo, Japan. Eleven years later, in 1892, he began to produce clocks under the name Seikosha (精工舎 Seikōsha?), meaning roughly "House of Exquisite Workmanship". According to Seiko's official company history, titled "A Journey In Time: The Remarkable Story of Seiko" (2003), Seiko is a Japanese word meaning "exquisite" or "success" ("exquisite" is usually written 精巧 from Chinese jīngqiǎo, while the meaning "success" is usually written 成功 from Chinese chénggōng).

Seiko is perhaps best known for its wristwatches, all of which were at one time produced entirely in-house. This includes not only major items such as microgears, motors, hands, crystal oscillators, batteries, sensors, LCDs but also minor items such as the oils used in lubricating the watches and the luminous compounds used on the hands and the dials.

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