{"product_id":"vintage-1963-japan-seiko-skyliner-16001e-21jewels-hand-winding-1","title":"Vintage 1963 JAPAN SEIKO SKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels Hand-winding.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVintage 1963 JAPAN SEIKO SKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels Hand-winding.\u003c\/h1\u003e\nVintage 1963 JAPAN SEIKO SKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels Hand-winding.Welcome to my auction!I am Japanese who live in Tokyo. Item description It's a SEIKO Hand-winding Watch, SKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels . It's in good used condition. It's difficult to find this valuable watch in such a good condition. Highly recommended for SEIKO collectors! Movement : Pet name : SKYLINER .Caliber number : 402.Movement : Hand-winding.Beat rate : 18000bph.Year of manufacture start : 1961's.Factory : Suwa.Externals : Serial number : 3911910.Dial number : MADE IN JAPAN.Glass : Acrylic.Case size : About 37mm.Lug width : 19mm.Band : New Leather Strap of SEIKO original.Condition : Used, it runs well.The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute \/ day.For practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.Key Features The Sovereign Benchmark of Mid-60s Slim Luxury (1963): Manufactured in **1963**—a historic milestone year defined by rapid national modernization leading into the 1964 Tokyo Olympics—the **Seiko Skyliner** represented the gold standard of accessible executive dress watchmaking. Sourced under reference **16001E**, this refined model was engineered as a streamlined, non-date alternative to high-end dress lines, capturing the crisp, forward-looking optimism of the mid-Showa economic miracle. The Over-Engineered 21-Jewel Manual-Wind Caliber 402 Heart: Powering this historic timepiece is the revered **21-jewel Caliber 402** (originally designated within the Seikosha 402 family). Operating at a steady low-beat frequency of **18,000 vibrations per hour (vph)**, this manual-wind engine was explicitly designed for low-profile slimness. Deploying a lavish **21-jewel specification** to control gear-train friction and Seiko's signature **Diashock** impact system, it delivered exceptional daily chronometric stability. Architectural \"\"16001E\"\" Classic Dress Case Geometry: The reference **16001E** is globally celebrated among vintage purists for its textbook mid-century dress proportions. The solid case features an extraordinarily thin bezel paired with **slender, multifaceted angular lugs** that command a refined, authoritative wrist presence. By adopting a pure non-date configuration, the architecture achieves a remarkably flat, weightless profile against the skin that slides effortlessly under a tailored formal cuff. Immaculate Non-Date Dial Balance and Clinical Simplicity: The dial of the **16001E** is a study in mid-century visual balance, showcasing a brilliant silver sunburst canvas free from calendar clutter. It features **hand-applied, multifaceted rectangular hour indices** paired with razor-sharp dauphine hands that catch light with high-contrast legibility. Proudly signed with the classic applied **\"\"Skyliner\"\"** typography, the dial prioritizes pure geometric symmetry and high-fashion legibility. An Investment-Grade Treasure of Suwa's Hand-Wound Legacy: Manufactured in the milestone mechanical year of **1963**, the 16001E 21-jewel variant remains a highly coveted cornerstone reference for serious vintage Seiko collectors worldwide. It captures the exact historical moment where Japanese traditional movement refinement successfully adapted into a low-profile, ultra-reliable daily instrument before the era of automatic mass-production took over. Built to an uncompromising heirloom standard, it stands as an eternal testament to mid-century manual watch design. For more information, please look at the pictures. Notes Before buying.The vintage watches we sell are inspected and adjusted so they work fine. However, since it is an vintage watch, Please purchase on the assumption that it will be repaired. To prevent shipping accidents.Please monitor the tracking number until the item arrives and if it stagnates, please investigate at your country post office. Also, please confirm the item when you receive the item. About import taxes.Taxes such as import duties and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping charges, except for items shipped to the US. When you purchase, you will likely be required to pay these fees in your country. About Payment, Shipping, Return.Payment, Shipping, Return are in accordance with eBay's business policies. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 32px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003eVintage 1963 JAPAN SEIKO SKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels Hand-winding.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to my auction!\u003cbr\u003eI am Japanese who live in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 24px; color : #2B0000; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eItem description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 24px; color:red; margin: 0 50px 18px 35px;\"\u003e\nIt's a SEIKO Hand-winding Watch, \u003cb\u003eSKYLINER 16001E 21Jewels \u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's in good uséd condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's difficult to find this valuable watch in such a good condition.\nHighly recommended for SEIKO collectors!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 90px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet name : SKYLINER .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber number : 402.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement : Hand-winding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat rate : 18000bph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of manufacture start : 1961's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory : Suwa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternals : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number : 3911910.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial number : MADE IN JAPAN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass : Acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size : About 37mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug width : 19mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand : New Leather Strap of SEIKO original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition : \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUséd, it runs well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day difference time of an uséd watch is about +-1 minute \/ day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor practical, everyday use, it would be advisable to have the movement cleaned and oiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#970000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Sovereign Benchmark of Mid-60s Slim Luxury (1963):\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in **1963**—a historic milestone year defined by rapid national modernization leading into the 1964 Tokyo Olympics—the **Seiko Skyliner** represented the gold standard of accessible executive dress watchmaking. Sourced under reference **16001E**, this refined model was engineered as a streamlined, non-date alternative to high-end dress lines, capturing the crisp, forward-looking optimism of the mid-Showa economic miracle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Over-Engineered 21-Jewel Manual-Wind Caliber 402 Heart:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering this historic timepiece is the revered **21-jewel Caliber 402** (originally designated within the Seikosha 402 family). Operating at a steady low-beat frequency of **18,000 vibrations per hour (vph)**, this manual-wind engine was explicitly designed for low-profile slimness. Deploying a lavish **21-jewel specification** to control gear-train friction and Seiko's signature **Diashock** impact system, it delivered exceptional daily chronometric stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural \"\"16001E\"\" Classic Dress Case Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The reference **16001E** is globally celebrated among vintage purists for its textbook mid-century dress proportions. The solid case features an extraordinarily thin bezel paired with **slender, multifaceted angular lugs** that command a refined, authoritative wrist presence. By adopting a pure non-date configuration, the architecture achieves a remarkably flat, weightless profile against the skin that slides effortlessly under a tailored formal cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmaculate Non-Date Dial Balance and Clinical Simplicity:\u003c\/b\u003e The dial of the **16001E** is a study in mid-century visual balance, showcasing a brilliant silver sunburst canvas free from calendar clutter. It features **hand-applied, multifaceted rectangular hour indices** paired with razor-sharp dauphine hands that catch light with high-contrast legibility. Proudly signed with the classic applied **\"\"Skyliner\"\"** typography, the dial prioritizes pure geometric symmetry and high-fashion legibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Investment-Grade Treasure of Suwa's Hand-Wound Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in the milestone mechanical year of **1963**, the 16001E 21-jewel variant remains a highly coveted cornerstone reference for serious vintage Seiko collectors worldwide. It captures the exact historical moment where Japanese traditional movement refinement successfully adapted into a low-profile, ultra-reliable daily instrument before the era of automatic mass-production took over. Built to an uncompromising heirloom standard, it stands as an eternal testament to mid-century manual watch design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0 0 34px 40px\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eFor more information, please look at the pictures.\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0 40px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nonkun.boy.jp\/img_ebay\/g1237321490.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBefore buying.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eThe vintage watches we sell are inspected and adjusted so they work fine. However, since it is an vintage watch, Please purchase on the assumption that it will be repaired.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTo prevent shipping accidents.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003ePlease monitor the tracking number until the item arrives and if it stagnates, please investigate at your country post office. Also, please confirm the item when you receive the item.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout import taxes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left : 30px;\"\u003eTaxes such as import duties and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping charges, except for items shipped to the US. 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