Seiko Special Dials

Back when I was getting into watches and explored vintage Seikos, I noticed some of them had these lovely stars with varying pointed edges. Came to learn of the differences between Special Dials (SD) , Applique dials (AD) and Extra dials (ED).

Reading material here:
https://www.specialdial.com/post/special-dial-seiko-s-high-end-beginnings-part-1
https://www.specialdial.com/post/special-dial-part-ii-the-history-of-the-special-dial-seiko-s

(I'm in no way affiliated to the above, just sharing info)

Here's just a humble trio of Special Dials I've collected over the past 3 years. I still wince when 3 years back I was offered a Grand Seiko First 3180 for half the price of what they go for now and decided to give it a miss because I didn't think gold watches suited me. Ah, the folly of youth.

From left to right: Seiko Lord Marvel J14039 Mark 3 dial, Seiko Cronos Special, Grand Seiko 57GS 43999 "Self-dater".



So, let's see your Special Dials folks!

nice trio

Very nice, thank you so much for sharing. I really like these vintage Seiko. Initially when I saw the title I though your were talking of special Seiko’s which have different movement. But pleasantly surprise by the great articles. Unfortunately I have 2 cronos with ED which are not SD.

QUOTE="ikanbilisclub, post: 1738022, member: 72956"]Back when I was getting into watches and explored vintage Seikos, I noticed some of them had these lovely stars with varying pointed edges. Came to learn of the differences between Special Dials (SD) , Applique dials (AD) and Extra dials (ED).

Reading material here:
https://www.specialdial.com/post/special-dial-seiko-s-high-end-beginnings-part-1
https://www.specialdial.com/post/special-dial-part-ii-the-history-of-the-special-dial-seiko-s

(I'm in no way affiliated to the above, just sharing info)

Here's just a humble trio of Special Dials I've collected over the past 3 years. I still wince when 3 years back I was offered a Grand Seiko First 3180 for half the price of what they go for now and decided to give it a miss because I didn't think gold watches suited me. Ah, the folly of youth.

From left to right: Seiko Lord Marvel J14039 Mark 3 dial, Seiko Cronos Special, Grand Seiko 57GS 43999 "Self-dater".



So, let's see your Special Dials folks![/QUOTE]

Not mine, a Seiko Liner Seahorse that sold on reddit (Photo by lecongtoan)

https://imgur.com/gallery/WDP4Pfb

Both of these are lovely examples!

Most welcome!

Nice story and very nice collection. I would just like to add that owing a precious metal watch really is a different experience. Probably most have resisted buying one from any brand but once you own one you will probably ask yourself why I didn't buy this a long time ago.

Thanks for posting these up - I just took delivery of a Lord Marvel mk3, 14068. While the movement isn't running just yet, the dial is in astonishing condition after the dust and detritus was removed.

Congrats on a great find!

Mine says hi!

nice