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: May 1972 Movement: 7019 BPH: 21,600 Number of Jewels: 21 Hand and Dial: 3D Silver Baton Indices and Hands Width: 38mm Lug to Lug Height: 43.5mm Thickness: 10mm Lug Width: 18mm 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 DAINI in near mint condition. This handsome 7019-7060 21 Jewel Automatic 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 silver hands have undergone a complete painstaking cleaning process to reveal a stunning finish. The timeless cylindrical shaped silver 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 in 19 January 2024, thus it had undergone an overhaul and not a general servicing. It 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 0 seconds and amplitude of 180 with a relatively straight and centered line! Such readings are truly 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 of course the painstaking expert calibration conducted. The case width and height are approx. 38mm (w/o crown) and 43.5mm respectively. The lug width is 18mm and the bracelet can accommodate wrists up to 20cm, hence the watch size is suitable for men and the modern women. Due to its age, this timepiece has not been water-resistant tested. This timepiece comes with the original Seiko 5 Actus signed SS bracelet that too had 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 parts or modified thereby it is considered in near mint condition. The pictures provided shows the watch case in pristine 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. An aftermarket box / case will be provided instead. Seldom can one find a vintage watch that offers this and more. Yes, there are many other same / similar models in the market, BUT none are as well-kept and maintained as what you see here, and with an attractive price to boot. So, it is a no-brainer that this one-of-a-kind watch will make an extremely beautiful birthday present for that special someone born in May 1972! Another no-brainer is the fact that the value of this watch 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. Do also bear in mind that it will cost between S$ 180.00 to S$ 200.00 for a complete overhaul, an estimated S$ 80.00 to calibrate (depending on watch condition), and S$ 100.00 to clean, buff and tighten links for such a watch with bracelet - these costs do not apply when purchasing this timepiece. So, if anyone was to sell such a timepiece at a low price yet claim that it has been serviced, one has to ask what kind of servicing was conducted, if any. This is a truly magnificently May 1972 Seiko 5 Actus Hi-beat DAINI with a beautifully preserved vintage dial, immaculate indices, hands, movement and case; so, be unique and use something that is almost impossible to source. This is a must-have for the Seiko die-hard fan, or any vintage watch fan for that matter!