{"product_id":"seiko-monopusher-olympic-chrono-45899","title":"Seiko “Monopusher” Olympic Chrono 45899","description":"\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seiko “Monopusher” Olympic Chrono 45899\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: July 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin. \u003c\/strong\u003eSeiko released several Monopushers, but the 45899 was the first - not just of its kind, but Japan’s first chronograph wristwatch. Several design iterations would follow, but this was the original variant, distinguished by its coveted Olympic torch caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Event.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Tokyo hosted the Olympics in 1964, Seiko was named the Official Timekeeper for the event. It was a pivotal opportunity to elevate the brand on the world stage, and Seiko responded by releasing three timepieces that embodied the spirit of the games. The 6217-7000 World Time, 5718-8000 Counter, and the 45899 on offer today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Look.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a classic but familiar look - the pleasant mix that arises when a vintage design is so good that its elements get borrowed and reimagined by modern references. In fact, even at the time of its release, it had an avant-garde look - combining the dauphine hands and applied indices found on a typical Crown dress watch with a generous helping of lume typically reserved for rugged references like the Laurel Alpinist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bezel.\u003c\/strong\u003e But even from a distance, the rotating bezel makes the intent of the watch unmistakeable. This is a sports watch. The bezel acts like a chronograph minute subdial - allowing you to align the bezel with the minute hand and easily keep track of the elapsed minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In very good condition overall. Just serviced. The dial and caseback are particularly well preserved. Various small marks and signs of aging are visible across the watch, but nothing particularly unpleasant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eScope\u003c\/strong\u003e: No box or papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seiko 5719A Manual Wind Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Width: 37.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to Lug: 44.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Thickness: 11.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug Width: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61268147798350,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8977\/9534\/files\/Seiko_45899_Olympic_Monopusher_Chronograph_Watch.jpg?v=1792325493","url":"https:\/\/provenancewatches.com\/products\/seiko-monopusher-olympic-chrono-45899","provider":"Provenance Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}