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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (now NTT) 19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (now NTT) 19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234

SKU:19seiko-1234

Regular price ¥55,000
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Specifications

Movement: Manual winding (15 jewels)
Case material: Chrome plated brass
Windproof:plastic
guarantee: 6 months
Case diameter: Approx. 50mm
Case Thickness: Approx. 14mm
Second hand stop function: Yes * When the crown is pulled out, it stops at the 12 o'clock position
needle: Blue Steel
Recommended CommentsThis pocket watch is no longer in production and is extremely rare, making it impossible to find new. Used by employees of the Japan National Railways (JNR), the 19 Seiko is an essential part of Japan's railway history, boasting world-class accuracy. With 15 jewels and a stop-seconds function, it's a high-spec watch. Good-condition 19 Seikos are becoming increasingly difficult to find, and this watch has been overhauled and is still in good condition. This model is stamped with the name of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (NTT), the predecessor of NTT, and is believed to have been used to record telephone call times. The small seconds hand, therefore, features alternating white and yellow colors every 10 seconds.

During the Showa era of the Japanese National Railways, the 19SEIKO was a favorite among railway workers for its high precision.

19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234

During the Seikosha era, the founder, Kintaro Hattori,

In 1919, Seiko continued to develop high-precision watches that could rival the foreign-made watches that were being used at the time.

This watch continued to evolve through small, repeated minor changes until 1971.

19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234

A beautiful 15-jewel movement with a Côtes de Genève finish.

This pocket watch is already out of production and is extremely rare, as it is no longer available new.

Seiko pocket watches were popular as Japan's representative "working watches," and have a history of being used not only on railways but also in the cockpits of Zero fighter planes during wartime.

The 19 Seiko, used by employees during the Japan National Railways era, is an essential part of Japan's railway history, boasting world-class accuracy. It is a high-spec watch with 15 jewels and a stop-seconds function.

19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234

This model is stamped with the mark of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation, the predecessor of NTT, and is thought to have been a watch used to record telephone call times.

Therefore, the small seconds hand is characterized by alternating between white and yellow every 10 seconds.

19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234
The well-worn crown and aged case back give it a retro feel, and the movement is in good working order.

19 Seiko watches in good condition are becoming harder to come by every year, but this watch has been overhauled and is still usable.

19 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Discontinued / Overhauled / Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation / 19seiko-1234


Your antique watch will come with our own warranty. The warranty period is six months from the date of purchase. Since it is an antique, deterioration of the exterior and interior parts is not covered by the warranty.

Kochi Prefectural Public Safety Commission Permit No. 831010001869

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Your antique watch will come with our own warranty. The warranty period is six months from the date of purchase. Since it is an antique, deterioration of the exterior and interior parts is not covered by the warranty.

Kochi Prefectural Public Safety Commission Permit No. 831010001869