Seiko - 5 'Serviced' - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This distinctive dial variant of the Seiko 5 immediately draws the eye with its striking silver sunburst finish and an unusual blue and white checkered minute track. Paired with its original signed beads of rice bracelet and displaying exceptionally clean dial preservation, this 1970s automatic offers tremendous visual character for the vintage enthusiast.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Seiko 5
Movement: Automatic caliber 6119C, 21 jewels
Dial: Silver sunburst with blue and white checkered minute track, day and date
Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1970s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Movement serviced on 16 October 2026. Timegrapher: +10+15s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The dial is exceptionally clean and vibrant, featuring a silver sunburst finish in excellent condition with no visible staining or moisture damage. Its standout feature is a distinctive blue and white checkered outer minute track that frames the applied black indices with their bright silver edges. A clean day and date window in English sits neatly at the three o'clock position. The well-preserved black baton hands feature luminous inserts that appear intact with minor aging, perfectly matching the dial condition. A clean sweep second hand completes the display.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case presents an honest, unpolished appearance with brushed top surfaces and polished flanks. It shows normal surface scratches and minor dings consistent with age and use. A polished smooth bezel ring integrates neatly with the case, exhibiting light surface scratches. The recessed crown is positioned at four o'clock, displaying a fluted edge. Above the dial, a flat crystal sits slightly raised above the bezel, showing minor surface scratches visible under certain lighting conditions.

Movement
Powering the watch is the automatic Seiko caliber 6119C, operating on 21 jewels. The movement features a visible rotor, and the plates and bridges appear clean with no obvious corrosion, though the gasket area shows some dirt and residue. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of +10+15s/day. The movement was serviced on 16 October 2026.

Strap
The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel beads of rice style bracelet, offering comfortable vintage character. The clasp is signed with the Seiko and 5 logo, while the endlinks are stamped 824. The bracelet shows normal stretch and surface wear consistent with age, and it accommodates a maximum wrist fit of 17.5cm.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The movement was serviced on 16 October 2026 and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. The dial and hands are exceptionally well preserved, remaining clean and vibrant. The unpolished stainless steel case and smooth bezel show honest wear with normal surface scratches and minor dings. The flat crystal displays minor surface scratches, while the original signed bracelet exhibits normal age-related stretch and wear.

Dimensions
The case measures 37 mm in diameter (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This Seiko 5 stands out primarily for its distinctive checkered minute track, adding a highly attractive dynamic to the classic silver sunburst dial. The exceptional preservation of the hands and dial, combined with the presence of the original signed beads of rice bracelet, makes this a thoroughly compelling example.

History
The Seiko 5 line was introduced to provide reliable, automatic functionality for everyday wear, built around core attributes that included an automatic movement, day and date display, and a durable case. During the 1970s, Seiko produced a wide variety of dial designs, allowing certain variations to stand out visually from the standard catalog. The caliber 6119 is recognized by collectors as a robust and dependable workhorse movement that powered many of the brand's most popular daily wearers of the era.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
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The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
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As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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SKU: SEI-JDX-0002