{"product_id":"grand-seiko-hi-beat-gold-cap-4520-8000-1971","title":"Grand Seiko Hi-Beat Gold Cap 4520-8000 - 1970","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-field=\"excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-field=\"excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Seiko Hi-Beat Gold Cap 4520-8000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beautiful Grand Seiko pieces ever made, and highly sought after for good reason. The 4520-8000 is part of the 45GS family, featuring Hi-Beat manual wind movements, and produced from 1968-1973 in the famed Daini Seikosha factory who also made the 44GS. While looking quite similar to the 44GS, the 45GS series is quite a bit thinner thanks to its manual wind movement, and in 4520 guise with it's lack of date, is one of the most beautiful and wearable early GS' in our opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece hails from circa-1970, and presents in excellent vintage condition. Case is thick and sharp, and shows a few dings and scratches from it's 54 years on this planet, but is quite amazing for its age. The gold capping is in excellent condition, with only a few spots around the inner portion of the bezel showing real wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is in superb condition, with only some very minor marks present. The applied markers show some light scratches from services, as do the hands and logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back shows a full medallion, with crisp markings. The crystal shows some scuffs, nicks and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering it is the calibre 4520 Hi-Beat movement, which is currently keeping time at around +27 seconds a day at high 100's amplitude. Service history is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently mounted to a brand new beautiful German handmade Fluco Mountain Bear leather strap in green, which suits it to a tee. Also includes an aftermarket strap in brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo box or papers. Comes with Watch Vault Travel Case and Watch Vault cleaning cloth, and aftermarket strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'd be hard pressed to find a much better example than this one, and it's quite astounding value for the amount of watchmaking you're getting. These are still excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Grand Seiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel #: 4520-8000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Material: Stainless Steel - Gold Capped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase details: 36mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: German handmade Fluco leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Grand Seiko 4520 Hi-Beat Manual Wind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands: Gold capped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Case, Watch Vault cleaning cloth, aftermarket strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading: Excellent Vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Vault utilises the TZ grading system. Please see below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51404624986276,"sku":"SH1102","price":2980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/7934\/6084\/files\/GrandSeikoHi-BeatGoldCap4520-8000-1970WatchVault01_3650e669-403e-4756-b580-c624a20420ae.jpg?v=1784112976","url":"https:\/\/www.watchvault.com.au\/products\/grand-seiko-hi-beat-gold-cap-4520-8000-1971","provider":"Watch Vault Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}