FS: 1968 Grand Seiko (Ref. 4520-8000)

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Produced in September 1968 this is a beautiful example of the 4520-8000. The 45GS series was the second​ ​and final​ ​series to be manufactured by the Daini Seikosha company. ​From its release in 1968 it was m​anufactured until around 1973. The 800​0​ case is a solid structure and ​has​ typical “Grammar of Design”​ features.​ Equipped with Cal.4520, a high-beat hand-wound movement with 36000 vibrations, which is acclaimed to be the masterpiece of Seiko mechanical watches.

Brand: Grand Seiko
Model: 4520-8000
Year: Sept 1968
Movement: 4520
Case: 36.5mm Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap: Leather strap
Box & papers: No
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $1,499 plus label

CONDITION & SERVICING
-This Grand Seiko watch comes as watch only.
-Dial, markers and hands are in excellent condition.
-Case is unpolished and overall a really nice example.
-Service history is unknown but is running to spec.