{"product_id":"seiko-laurel-dress-watch-1959","title":"Seiko Laurel dress watch 1959","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ithwhp\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eSeiko Laurel 14044 – Minimalist Japanese Elegance, Late 1950s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eA beautifully understated piece from the golden era of Japanese watchmaking. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eSeiko Laurel 14044\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything collectors appreciate: clean design, balanced proportions, and honest mechanical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eThe dial is the highlight—crisp silver with applied baton indices and sharp dauphine hands, combined with a subtle script signature that gives it just the right amount of character. The layout is calm, refined, and unmistakably mid-century. On the wrist, it wears slim and elegant, perfectly suited as a daily vintage dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"816\"\u003ePaired with a warm brown leather strap, this is a watch that feels timeless rather than old—exactly what a good vintage piece should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zkdsvv\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThe Laurel line represents an important step in Seiko’s early wristwatch development, transitioning into more refined, modern designs during the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThe reference 14044 (J14044) typically houses a manual-wind movement with Diashock shock protection, known for its reliability and slim profile. These watches were produced in the late 1950s, just before Seiko entered its next era of precision-focused watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jvikgj\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qfogb6\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y9y04e\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wif6wc\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14044\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whldcp\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m0e92e\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual wind, 17 jewels (Diashock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ordvia\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel \/ plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2owvn\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, applied indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqd1wf\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ou8e1\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~35–36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6stisd\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ndj\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mwzv1d\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ncx6le\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54093802799433,"sku":"1770","price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF9865_9157bcf2-9f16-435f-aae0-74b22fe410fc.jpg?v=1774617830","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/seiko-laurel-dress-watch-1959","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}