--- Introduction --- The Seiko 5 Actus stands among the most confident expressions of Japanese watchmaking of the early 1970s, a period in which Seiko pursued robust automatic movements and boldly sculpted cases with equal conviction. This example, reference 7019-7210, presents a barrel-form stainless steel case with faceted flanks and an integrated lug profile, crowned by a deep blue degrade dial punctuated with faceted applied markers and a vivid blue minute track. The signed crown sits at four o'clock, a hallmark of the Actus line, while the bilingual day-date aperture at three o'clock recalls the domestic market for which these watches were originally destined. Presented on a stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet, it is a characterful and honest survivor of its era. --- Specifications --- Brand: Seiko Series: 5 Actus Reference: 7019-7210 Movement: Automatic, calibre 7019A, 21 jewels, day-date with bilingual day disc Case Material: Stainless steel Crystal: Believed to be mineral glass (Seiko Hardlex) Dial: Blue degrade dial with applied faceted baton markers, blue minute track and luminous-tipped hands Case Back: Screw-down stainless steel, engraved STAINLESS STEEL 7019-7210 WATER RESISTANT, serial 202947, JAPAN-A; the serial indicates production circa October 1972 Bracelet: Stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet with folding clasp Period: 1970-1979 Country of Origin: Japan --- Condition Report --- Overall: A pre-owned vintage timepiece in good overall condition, showing honest signs of age and wear consistent with more than five decades of use. Case & Bezel: The stainless steel case retains its original form with clear faceting. The polished surfaces carry scattered scratches and light scuffing, most noticeable across the upper flank and around the lug area. The signed crown is intact and the engraved case back remains crisp and legible. Dial & Crystal: The blue degrade dial is well preserved, with the applied markers bright and the printing sharp. A few minute specks and marks are visible on the dial surface under close inspection. The crystal shows fine hairlines and light surface scratches from wear. Bracelet & Clasp: The stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet is complete and supple, with light surface marks throughout. The folding clasp closes and holds securely. Functions: Sold as a pre-owned timepiece; a full service, and regulation as required, is recommended before regular wear. No guarantee is offered as to timekeeping accuracy or water resistance, the latter of which should be considered absent on a vintage watch of this age. --- International Shipping & Customs --- The watch is dispatched from Japan with full tracking, carefully packed for international transit. Please note that any import duties, customs charges, taxes or handling fees levied by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price or the shipping cost. Buyers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the import regulations of their own country prior to bidding.