This series, "Discovering the World of Luxury Watches through Sound," from webChronos, will move watch lovers and sound fetishists worldwide to tears! It's a 4K video focused on the sounds of timepieces. Enjoy the sounds of the watch while savoring the beautiful movement and the movement of the hands in 4K resolution. Perfect as background music while you work, or as a companion for an after-work drink. This time, we're showcasing the Seikosha Nardin-style, a rare and exquisite pocket watch produced by Seikosha before the war. Headphones recommended.
Seikosha "Seikosha Nardin Type"
Filming and editing: Masato Yoshie
Seikosha's ultra-luxury watch inspired by Ulysse Nardin
The Seikosha Nardin-type is an ultra-luxury watch that imitates Ulysse Nardin, which was the benchmark for luxury pocket watches at the time, in the spirit of ``catching up with and surpassing Switzerland.''
This time, we will be showing you a video of the rare "18 jewels" and "6-position adjustment" model. Enjoy the distinctive bridge shape, which is different from subsequent Seiko pocket watches, as well as the pleasant beat of 18,000 vibrations per hour.
Sightseeing spots
0:01 Winding the crown
0:04 Movement winding
0:19 Time setting
0:26 Movement detail cut①←Key Points
0:43 Movement rotation
0:48 Movement detail cut②←Key Points
1:32 Movement Rotation
1:59 Dial Detail Cut←Key Points
2:43 Rotate the dial
Introduction model overview
Manual winding. 18 jewels. 18,000 vph.
This ultra-luxury pocket watch was released by Seikosha before the war. It incorporated the strengths of Ulysse Nardin and Longines, two of the leading luxury watch brands of the time. The movement was available in 16, 17, and 18 jewel versions, and the case was available in a variety of materials, including chrome, platinum, and silver.
