Seiko - Skyliner - 没有保留价 - 6102-8000 - 男士 - 1969

Introduction

This vintage SEIKO Skyliner 6102-8000 is a refined Japanese hand-wound dress watch dating to approximately November 1969.

Its silver sunburst dial, applied baton hour markers, elegant dauphine-style hands, framed date window at 3 o’clock, and distinctive script “Skyliner” signature create the restrained and highly recognizable aesthetic associated with late-1960s Seiko dress watches.

With its slim stainless-steel case and 21-jewel manual-winding movement, this is an attractive piece for collectors interested in classic Japanese mechanical watchmaking.

Historical & Collector Value

The Skyliner line was introduced during an important period in Seiko’s mechanical-watch history. It was positioned as an accessible, elegant alternative within Seiko’s range of slim dress watches, carrying design influences associated with the company’s higher-grade thin manual-winding watches of the era.

The reference 6102-8000 is particularly appealing for its clean dial layout and understated proportions. The applied SEIKO logo, script Skyliner name, Suwa factory symbol, 21-jewel marking and date display provide a distinctly period-correct appearance.

The case-back serial number 9N0126 indicates an estimated production date of November 1969, based on the commonly accepted Seiko serial-number dating convention. This makes the watch an interesting surviving example from the late 1960s.

Specifications
Brand: SEIKO
Model: Skyliner
Reference: 6102-8000
Estimated production: November 1969
Serial number: 9N0126
Movement: SEIKO Cal. 6102 series, manual winding
Jewels: 21 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Case material: Stainless steel
Bracelet: Stainless steel, SEIKO-signed clasp
Dial: Silver / champagne-tone sunburst finish
Case diameter: Approx. 34.4 mm
Case thickness: Approx. 9.8 mm
Lug width: Approx. 18 mm
Bracelet width: Approx. 17.7 mm
Wrist circumference: Approx. 18 cm
Weight: Approx. 68 g
Management number: 26F025
Condition

This is a vintage watch more than half a century old and shows visible signs of normal age and previous use.

The stainless-steel case and bracelet show scratches, small marks and surface wear consistent with age. The dial remains attractive overall, with some age-related spotting, discoloration and patina, particularly around portions of the outer dial area. The crystal and bezel area also show age-related marks.

These traces of use have been intentionally described rather than concealed, as they form part of the watch’s vintage character. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.

The crown, hand-setting and date-related functions have been checked, and the watch is currently operating.

As this is a vintage watch, modern standards of water resistance should not be assumed. Contact with water is not recommended.

Service History

The watch has been inspected and its functions have been checked prior to sale.

Please note that vintage mechanical watches may show variations in daily accuracy depending on position, temperature, winding condition and usage. It should therefore not be expected to perform to the same tolerances as a modern watch.

Shipping & Customs

The watch will be carefully packed for international shipment.

Any customs duties, import taxes, VAT, handling charges or other fees imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer. These costs are not included in the purchase price or shipping charge.

IMPORTANT – Customs & Import Taxes
If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.