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Seikosha

“Tensoku-Tokei”

An extremely rare and historically oversized nickel-plated pilot’s watch

Estimate
HK$63,000 - 95,000
€7,200 - 10,800
$8,100 - 12,200
HK$137,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Seikosha
Year
Circa 1940
Case No
22’114
Model Name
“Tensoku-Tokei”
Material
Nickel
Calibre
Manual, 9 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel pin buckle
Dimensions
48.5mm Diameter
Signed
Case and movement signed, outside caseback stamped Airforce No. 3415
Catalogue Essay
Diving back into the 1940’s, the present watch is an extremely rare and historically important piece of archive of World War II. Manufactured by Seikosha, it was initially produced for the wrist of a Kamikaze fighter pilot to wear during action. Named the “Tensoku-Tokei”, there was only very few examples made with even less examples still preserved today, as most died in action along with its owner.

Preserved in working condition and still fully intact, this rare and historically important relic is a fantastic opportunity for military watch aficionados to acquire a simply beautiful and charismatic watch.

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