Seiko 21-3210 White Gold Emperor "Kotobuki"

Features:

Year Produced: November 1973

The Occasion. The "Wedding Anniversary" Seiko 21-3210 was made in 1973 to celebrate Emperor Hirohito's upcoming 50th Wedding Anniversary. The watch is often simply referred to as 寿 in Japan, which means "Kotobuki" or Congratulations or Long life. 

The Meaning. "Kotobuki" is also the word for a Yōkai, a type of mythical Japanese creature creature, that is depicted as being a combination of all of the animals from the Chinese zodiac. As a result, the dial is adorned with two physical manifestations of the Kotobuki as a way to offer congratulations and a long life to the Emperor.

The Theme: The 21-3210 comes in two colour options - gold and white gold. Both are plated in 18kt gold (Gold and White Gold, respectively). Designed as an elegant dress watch to be worn during celebrations for the Emperor's wedding anniversary, this square shaped manual wind vintage piece has a lot going on. Pay particularly close attention to the raised etchings of the two Kotobuki on the dial. 

Specifications:

Condition: In very good condition overall. Some small signs of aging.

Scope: No box or papers

Movement: Manual Wind, 19800 bph, 47 Power Reserve, 23 Jewels

Dimensions:

• Lug to Lug: 33.6mm
• Case Width: 32.5mm
• Case Thickness: 8.1mm
• Strap Width: 16.0mm