Vintage 1974 JAPAN SEIKO CHARIOT HI-BEAT 2220-0430 24Jewels Hand-winding.

Vintage 1974 JAPAN SEIKO CHARIOT HI-BEAT 2220-0430 24Jewels Hand-winding.

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I am Japanese who live in Tokyo.

Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : SEIKO 2220A .
• Caliber number : 2220A.
• Movement : Hand-winding.
• Beat rate : 28800bph.
• Year of manufacture start : 1970's.
• Factory : Kameido.

Externals :

• Serial number : 480905.
• Dial number : JAPAN 2220-1130R.
• Glass : Crystal.
• Case size : About 33.6mm.
• Lug width : 19mm.
• Band : Can be adjust the length.

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 Pinnacle of Mid-70s Minimalist Elegance (1974): Manufactured in **1974**—a pivotal historical era when the global quartz revolution was challenging traditional watchmaking—the **Seiko Chariot** stood as a poetic, highly disciplined celebration of mechanical artistry. Produced by the legendary **Daini Seikosha (Kameido)** factory under reference **2220-0430**, this high-end manual-wind dress watch was engineered to deliver uncompromised luxury through a remarkably thin profile. Explicitly drawn for the intellectual elite, it captured the highly refined, quiet luxury aesthetic of the mid-1970s.

The Over-Engineered 24-Jewel Caliber 2220 High-Beat Heart: This masterpiece is powered by the magnificent **24-jewel Caliber 2220A**, a premier high-beat manual-wind movement operating at a swift frequency of **28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)**. Originally conceived for top-tier micro-engineering applications, this movement’s exceptionally slim layout made it the ultimate engine for elite, low-profile men's dress watches. Utilizing a lavish **24-jewel specification** to control gear friction, this high-performance caliber achieved phenomenal daily timing stability.

Architectural ""0430"" Ultra-Thin Round Case Geometry: The reference **2220-0430** is globally celebrated among vintage purists for its elegant, timeless presence. The solid stainless steel case features an incredibly slender **classic round profile** with flat surfaces and a narrow bezel that captures light with striking gallery warmth. This ultra-low center-of-gravity design allows the mechanical watch to sit entirely flush against the skin, transforming the instrument into a beautiful, weightless second skin that slides effortlessly under a tailored formal cuff.

Immaculate Non-Date Dial Symmetry and Timeless Simplicity: By utilizing a pure two-hand non-date configuration, the dial achieves a magnificent level of **uncompromised visual balance and perfect symmetry**. The beautiful textured canvas features minimalist, elegant Roman numerals or ultra-thin painted indices paired with elegant needle hands that emphasize the watch's quiet luxury character. Free from the visual clutter of a sweeping seconds hand or calendar window, it prioritizes pure geometric harmony and high-fashion legibility.

An Investment-Grade Masterpiece of Kameido's Hand-Wound Legacy: Manufactured in the milestone mechanical year of **1974**, the 2220-0430 remains a highly coveted, universally respected cornerstone reference for serious vintage Seiko collectors worldwide. It represents the perfect historical intersection where traditional Japanese movement refinement successfully adapted into a high-fashion, ultra-thin daily instrument right before the full electronic transition. Built to an uncompromising heirloom standard, it stands as a profound testament to an era when Kameido perfected the manual dress watch.

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