A BIRTHDAY WATCH IS A WATCH THAT WAS PRODUCED THE SAME MONTH / AND YEAR AS YOUR BIRTH MONTH AND YEAR Make: Seiko Type: Automatic Model: Seiko 5 Year of Production: February 1970 Movement: 7019 BPH: 21,600 Number of Jewels: 21 Hand and Dial: 3D Silver Baton Indices with Dauphine Hands Width: 39mm Lug to Lug Height: 42mm Thickness: 11mm Lug Width: 19mm Bracelet / Strap: Original Seiko 5 Actus Signed SS Bracelet Pouch / Box: Brand-New EVA Type Zipper Pouch As most Seiko die-hard fans know, the Seiko 5 Actus was manufactured and assembled in Japan and meant solely for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). The Seiko 5 Actus was manufactured in both SUWA and DAINI factories because both factories competed against each other (think Apple and Macintosh) that brought out the best designs and movements during that era. According to most legitimate online information available, the Seiko 7005 and 7019 movements made their debuts in the same year of 1969. For Seiko Collectors and Vintage fans, this is a properly overhauled Seiko 5 Actus Hi-Beat "Turtle" Case DAINI in near mint condition. This handsome 7019-7000 21J has a beautiful Silver Sunburst Dial that creates a two-tone effect from certain angles that is extremely pleasing to the eye. The 3D silver baton markers, silver chapter ring, date / day window and dauphine hands have undergone a complete painstaking cleaning process to reveal a stunning finish. The silver "Turtle" case underwent an ultrasonic cleaning and was buffed. The acrylic glass was replaced with a hi-quality Japanese acrylic crystal. The crown is located at the traditional 4H position and is easily accessible. The date and time quickset works as it should by uncorking the crown to the first and second level to adjust the date and time respectively. The day quickset is via pushing in the crown. Cool! The movement was carefully stripped and meticulously cleaned via ultrasonic immersion, oiled and re-assembled on 7 May 2024, thus it had undergone an overhaul and should be able to operate unhindered until the next servicing thereby providing the owner peace of mind. Equipped with the 7019 movement, it has 21 Jewels that operate at 21,600 BPH. The time-grapher shows superb readings of -28 seconds and amplitude of 201 with a relatively straight line! Such readings are exceptional even by brand new modern automatic watch standards whereby the accepted tolerance is -20 to +40 seconds a day! This is a testament to the quality, the meticulous care provided over the years, and the painstaking expert calibration conducted. The case width and height are approx. 39mm (w/o crown) and 42mm respectively. The lug width is 19mm and the bracelet can accommodate wrists up to 20cm; hence, suitable for men and the modern women. Due to its age, this timepiece has not been water-resistant tested. This timepiece comes with its original Seiko 5 Actus signed SS bracelet that also underwent a deep cleaning via ultrasonic immersion and buffed after that. To the best of our knowledge and expertise when overhauling the timepiece, the watch is 100% original Seiko components from this particular watch. No parts were replaced with aftermarket or modified parts. The pictures provided shows the watch in excellent condition (no dents and major scratches), and the movement within squeaky clean and well maintained. It has also been demagnetised to improve parts reliability, minimise wear + tear, and improve accuracy. The only drawback is the lack of documentation and original box. A brand-new EVA pouch is provided. This very rare "Turtle" case watch will make a beautiful birthday present for that special someone born in February 1970, and its value will appreciate over time! Bear in mind that this watch has seen many of the previous owners’ ups and downs in life and should be cherished and well taken care of for the next generation to savour such engineering beauty. This is a truly magnificently February 1970 Seiko 5 Actus DAINI with a beautifully preserved vintage dial, immaculate indices, hands, movement and case; so, be unique and own a rare watch that is almost impossible to source in such stunning condition.