{"product_id":"vintage-seiko-seikomatic-j13060-automatic-watch-39-jewels-1960s","title":"Vintage Seikomatic J13060 Self Dater 39 Jewels 1960s - SERVICED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Seikomatic J13060 — A Landmark of Japanese Horology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Seikomatic J13060\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most historically significant automatic watches ever produced by Seiko. Introduced in the early 1960s, this exceptional timepiece represents the pinnacle of Seiko's ambition — a watch that could rival the finest Swiss movements of its era. Powered by the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber Seikosha 395\u003c\/strong\u003e, this was Seiko's flagship automatic movement, boasting an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e39 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eself-winding rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehacking seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003equick-set date\u003c\/strong\u003e function — features that were genuinely groundbreaking for a Japanese watch of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning a Seikomatic J13060 is owning a piece of watchmaking history. These were produced in very limited numbers between approximately 1961 and 1963, making surviving examples increasingly rare and highly sought after by serious collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing the watch was 13 seconds fast over a 24-hour period. It is normal for watches to run slightly fast immediately after a service and then gradually slow down over the following months and years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1531\/5790\/files\/IMG_9528_2dd9da3e-389a-446a-a2dd-dcb0ecfd1452.jpg?v=1774832703\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService: This Watch was professionally serviced by my expert watchmaker and has photo evidence of this. Also, in the pictures you can see the results from the time graph machine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServiced March 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1531\/5790\/files\/1000039159_afa0470c-438c-4e1e-ba84-f22615452943.jpg?v=1774832774\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber: \u003cstrong\u003eSeikosha 395\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seiko's top-grade automatic of the early 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewels: \u003cstrong\u003e39 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions: \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-winding, hacking seconds, quick-set date (Self Dater)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eProfessionally serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Reserve: \u003cstrong\u003eAt least 24 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e- ( Approximately 42 hour power reserve when tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: \u003cstrong\u003e37.1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to Lug: \u003cstrong\u003e44.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: \u003cstrong\u003e~12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug width: \u003cstrong\u003e18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase back: \u003cstrong\u003eScrew-back with Dolphin and Crown Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal: Original Acrylic Crystal, generally scratch free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent Condition, classic silver sunburst finish, check photos and video\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap: \u003c\/strong\u003eComes on a Dark Brown 18mm Crocodile Imprinted Cow Leather Strap with a Stainless Steel Buckle - Will fit up to 7.6'' Wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"404\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TD9y0n9LklQ\" title=\"Rare Vintage Seiko Seikomatic J13060 39 Jewels 1960s Self-Dater Fully Serviced!\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Set the Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePull the crown out one click and turn the crown anticlockwise. Best at noon (NOT MIDNIGHT WHEN THE DAY\/DATE IS CHANGING). Do NOT roll the crown fast. 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