Serviced Vintage 1967 JAPAN SEIKO SPORTSMATIC5 6619-7070 21Jewels Automatic.

Serviced Vintage 1967 JAPAN SEIKO SPORTSMATIC5 6619-7070 21Jewels Automatic.

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Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : SPORTSMATIC5 .
• Caliber No. : 6619A.
• Movement : Automatic.
• Beat rate : 18000bph.
• Year of manufacture start : 1964's.
• Factory : Suwa.

Externals :

• Serial No. : 7302662.
• Dial No. : JAPAN 6619-7060S AD.
• Glass : Acrylic.
• Case size : About 35.3mm.
• Lug width : 18mm.
• Band : Wrist size that can be worn is Up to about 185mm.

Condition :

• Used, it runs well.
• Quick set(Day) : Okay.
  Set the day of the week : English only.
  Set of the days of the week : Turn the hour hand for 24 hours to set it.
  Set of the date: Press the crown.
• The day difference time of an used watch is about +-1 minute / day.
• Overhaul service in October 2026.
  The movement has been cleaned and oiled, so it works fine.

Key Features

• The Foundational Pioneer of the Iconic Seiko 5 Lineage (1967): Manufactured in 1967—a defining historical era during Japan's peak post-war industrial expansion—the Seiko Sportsmatic 5 reference 6619-7070 represents an essential early cornerstone of the globally revered ""Seiko 5"" family. Born from the prestigious Suwa Seikosha factory, this mid-1960s reference embodied the fundamental attributes of the line: automatic winding, a dual day-date display, water resistance, a hidden recessed crown, and a ruggedly stylish stainless steel case built for active daily wear.
• The Reliable 21-Jewel Caliber 6619 Automatic Engine: Powering this historic timepiece is the celebrated 21-jewel Caliber 6619A, an in-house automatic workhorse operating at a classic frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph). Famous among vintage collectors for introducing Seiko's early push-to-set calendar feature, pressing the crown inward directly advances the date wheel with crisp tactile feedback. The movement incorporates Seiko's Diashock anti-shock system and a 21-jewel specification across gear-train pivots for long-term rate stability.
• Architectural ""7070"" Classic Stainless Steel Case and Recessed Crown: The reference 6619-7070 is globally recognized among vintage watch purists for its clean, versatile dress-sports geometry. Executed in a solid stainless steel case, it features smooth sweeping lugs and a polished bezel profile. Engineered with a flush, recessed crown hidden at 4 o'clock, the case maintains an uninterrupted circular silhouette that sits completely flat and comfortably against the wrist.
• Immaculate ""Sportsmatic 5"" Dial Balance and Period Typography: The dial of the 6619-7070 displays a radiant sunburst canvas decorated with hand-applied, multifaceted hour indices and sharp hands. Symmetrically framed at 3 o'clock, the dual-calendar window houses the day and date disks, proudly adorned with the applied metal ""5"" shield logo, the elegant ""Seiko Sportsmatic"" cursive script, and early ""WATERPROOF"" dial branding above 6 o'clock.
• The Sovereign Dolphin Case Back Medallion Heritage: The ultimate hallmark of this 1967 vintage treasure sits stamped on the case back: the iconic Seiko Dolphin crest (or deeply etched waterproof dolphin medallion). Certifying its factory-certified water resistance and everyday athletic durability, the 6619-7070 Sportsmatic 5 remains an indispensable, highly collectible cornerstone reference representing the golden era of mid-1960s Japanese automatic horology.

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