◆ Description Discover the charm of the 1968 Seiko Sportsmatic Calendar 820 (Ref. 7625-1940R), powered by the dependable Cal. 7625 automatic 17-jewel movement. With its elegant gold-plated (EGP) case and practical calendar function, this vintage Seiko captures the essence of late-1960s Japanese watchmaking—reliable, stylish, and highly collectible. ◆ Model Overview • Vintage Seiko Sportsmatic Calendar 820 – Men’s Automatic Watch • Model Reference: 821980 (Case Back) • Movement: Automatic – Cal. 7625, 17 Jewels, Diashock • Made in Japan – Mid-1960s Production (Feb 1968 per serial) • Case: Electroplated Gold Plated (EGP) – “Autowinding EGP” engraved on case back ◆ Specifications • Brand: Seiko • Model: Sportsmatic Calendar 820 • Reference: 821980 • Year: 1968 (Feb, based on serial 821980) • Movement: Automatic (Cal. 7625, 17 Jewels, Diashock) - working perfectly • Case Material: Electroplated Gold Plating (EGP) over base metal • Case Size: ~36 mm (without crown) • Lug to Lug: ~43 mm • Case Thickness: ~11 mm • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date (Calendar) - • Country of Origin: Japan • Crystal: Acrylic (domed vintage style, Recently polished - minor Cracks) • Strap: Aftermarket leather ◆ How to Use • Time Setting: Pull crown gently to adjust time manually. • Date Setting: Calendar advances automatically at midnight; semi-quickset via advancing hands (typical for 1960s Seiko). (Working) • Winding: Automatic with Seiko’s “Magic Lever” system – winds as you wear it. Manual winding not required. • Maintenance: Vintage mechanical watch; recommend periodic servicing for best accuracy and durability. ◆ Why Collectors Love It • Historical Value: From Seiko’s golden 1960s era – the Sportsmatic was the foundation for later Seiko 5 and Lord Matic lines. • Classic Automatic Movement: Cal. 7625 with 17 jewels and Diashock shock protection – robust and reliable. • Elegant 1960s Design: Gold-plated case with dauphine hands, applied indices, and domed acrylic crystal. • Wearable Size: At 36 mm, balanced between vintage charm and modern wrist presence. • Authentic Vintage: Almost 60 years old yet still running, a true collectible piece of Seiko history. • Great Entry-Level Vintage: More affordable than Grand Seiko/King seiko, but with strong heritage and style. ◆ Important Notice Before Bidding or Buying This is a pre-owned vintage watch. It may show signs of age such as wear, scratches, or imperfections. Buyers are recommended to service or restore the watch for long-term reliability. Sold as-is. No warranty is provided. Claims for timekeeping accuracy, water resistance, or other performance issues will not be accepted. Buyers are responsible for customs duties, taxes, or VAT. Cancellation after shipment makes the buyer liable for return shipping, customs, and admin fees. International transit usually takes up to 2 weeks, excluding customs and last-mile delivery. We have no control over local customs processing times.