Vintage 1966 JAPAN SEIKO 83 SEIKOMATIC-R 8325-8000 39Jewels Automatic.

Vintage 1966 JAPAN SEIKO 83 SEIKOMATIC-R 8325-8000 39Jewels Automatic.

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I am Japanese who live in Tokyo.

Item description

Movement :

• Pet name : 83 SEIKO R-MATIC .
• Caliber number : 8325A.
• Movement : Automatic.
• Beat rate : 28800bph.
• Year of manufacture start : 1965's.
• Factory : Suwa.

Externals :

• Serial number : 6709286.
• Dial number : JAPAN 8325-8010TAD.
• Glass : Acrylic.
• Case size : About 35.4mm.
• Lug width : 18mm.
• Band : New Leather Strap.

Condition :

• Quick set(Day/Date) : Okay.
• Set of the date : The set at one stage pulling the crown.
• Since the precision has not been adjusted, please purchase with the understanding that repairs may be necessary.

• Key Features

The Ultra-High Jewel Pinnacle of 1966 Executive Luxury (1966): Manufactured in **1966**—a landmark year during Japan's rapid economic expansion and horological golden age—the **Seiko 83 Seikomatic-R** reference **8325-8000** represented Suwa Seikosha's ultimate manifestation of the 83-series platform. Bearing the iconic **""R""** (""Refined"") designation, this rare flagship model sat at the very top of the Seikomatic dress line, crafted specifically for elite corporate executives.

The Over-Engineered 39-Jewel Caliber 8325 Automatic Engine: Powering this rare timepiece is the astonishing **39-jewel Caliber 8325A**, an in-house automatic movement operating at a classic frequency of **28,8

00 vibrations per hour (vph)**. Equipping an automatic dress watch in **1966** with an extraordinary **39-jewel count** was a monumental statement of micro-engineering luxury, placing synthetic rubies across virtually every gear-train pivot and wheel arbor. It features **hacking seconds**, quick-set calendar operation, and smooth hand-winding capability.

Architectural ""8000"" Classic Case Geometry and Slim Contours: Sourced in a solid stainless steel case, the reference **8325-8000** features crisp, broad-shouldered lugs and sweeping mirror-polished facets adhering strictly to Taro Tanaka's early **""Grammar of Design""** guidelines. Designed with a low-profile bezel and a recessed crown at 4 o'clock, the case maintains an ultra-sleek silhouette that glides effortlessly beneath a formal shirt cuff.

Immaculate Date-Only Dial Harmony and High-Jewel Branding: The dial of the **8325-8000** showcases exceptional visual clarity, displaying a radiant silver sunburst canvas decorated with **hand-applied, multifaceted rectangular block indices** and sharp dauphine hands. Free from day-window clutter, the framed date aperture sits at 3 o'clock, perfectly balanced by the proudly printed **""SEIKOMATIC-R""** and bold **""39 JEWELS""** typography above 6 o'clock.

The Sovereign Gold Dolphin Case Back Medallion Heritage: The hallmark seal of this 1966 treasure rests on the case back: the iconic **solid gold-embossed or deeply engraved Seiko Dolphin medallion**. Certifying its elite factory-regulated accuracy and water-resistant construction, the 8325-8000 39-jewel Seikomatic-R stands as an exceedingly rare, investment-grade cornerstone reference for serious vintage Seiko collectors worldwide.

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Notes

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