1968 Seiko Railway Watch / 15 jewels / Second hand stop function / Out of production / Overhauled / 19seiko-1305

During the Seikosha era, founder Kintaro Hattori developed the 19th Seiko, aiming to create a high-precision watch that could rival the foreign-made watches that were in use at the time.

This watch continued to evolve through small, repeated minor changes until 1972.

A 15-jewel movement with a matte finish, a sign of its later period.

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

■ What made you decide to purchase?

Good condition and well maintained.

■ What attracted you to the product you purchased?

This is a railway clock that was used in the 1960s. It is highly accurate, with an error of only a few seconds even after a week of operation. I admire the quality of its maintenance.

■ Your thoughts on customer service

It was a polite and quick response, so I'm not disappointed.

■ Occupation (if possible)

company employee

■ What made you decide to purchase?

Recently I've become interested in train travel and wanted a railway clock to use when I'm on the train or as a table clock at home, so I was thinking of buying the current Seiko quartz type.
However, I was introduced to the 19 Seiko at a pocket watch exhibition, and since I've always loved mechanical watches, I decided to buy it.
There was a defect when it was delivered, but it was repaired quickly and I am now using it without any problems. Thank you very much.
I like the sound of the 5 beats. I have a feeling I'll be hooked on the 19 Seiko from now on.

■ Your thoughts on customer service

I received a thank you email from your store, but although I purchased it at an exhibition in Osaka, the email stated that it was from a "pocket watch exhibition held in Akihabara, Tokyo." I hope that this will be corrected in the future.

■ Occupation (if possible)

civil servant