1899
Excellent
Japan’s first high-grade pocket watch, produced and sold by Seikosha through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.
| Name | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Time/Period | 1899 |
| Additional information | This was originally a size 14 watch but was scaled down to size 12 in 1903. It was designated as an Imperial prizewinning timepiece since 1907 and presented to graduates from the Imperial Universities and Military Academy as a bestowment from the Emperor in ensuing years. |
