Seiko - Hi-Beat Automatic Hexagonal - 沒有保留價 - 2906-3060 - 女士 - 1978

Seiko Hi-Beat Automatic Vintage Hexagonal Watch with Original Box & Bilingual (ENG/FRA) Day-Date – Ref. 2906-3060 – January 1978

Lot Description:
A rare and highly distinctive vintage Seiko Hi-Beat automatic wristwatch, manufactured in January 1978. This timepiece comes complete with its original Seiko presentation box, its factory-original signed Seiko two-tone bracelet, and a sought-after bilingual English/French day-date wheel complication. It stands out immediately with its striking hexagonal, chunky stainless steel case architecture and a gorgeous gradient purple dial with a vertical brown center stripe, perfectly representing Seiko's bold, experimental design language from the late 1970s.
Technical Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Model: Hi-Beat Automatic Hexagonal
Reference Number: 2906-3060 (Case) /
Dial code: 2906-037LR
Serial Number: 810177 (Production date: January 1978)
Gender: Women's / Unisex / Men's Small
Period: 1970–1979 (Dated precisely to 1978)
Movement: Mechanical Automatic Hi-Beat (High-frequency caliber, 28,800 bph)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Type: Analogue wristwatch
Condition: In working order. Vintage condition with visible traces of use, honest surface scratches and minor nicks on the stainless steel bezel and case back (Please study the high-resolution photos carefully).
Bracelet Material: 100% Original factory two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated bracelet with a signed Seiko clasp
.Box / Papers: Comes with its original Seiko presentation box (No papers).
Detailed Description & Reference Info:
Dial & Bilingual Calendar
Functions: Calendar Complication: Features a highly desirable dual-language (English / French) day-date wheel located at the 3 o'clock position (shown here displaying "DIM 27" in red for Dimanche / Sunday). The calendar features a quick-set mechanism and automatically flips between English and French during the midnight transition cycle.
Dial Aesthetics: Original multi-tone dial featuring a gradient deep purple background contrasted by a thick, dark brown vertical center band. Signed with the applied metallic "SEIKO" wordmark, "AUTOMATIC", "17 JEWELS", "HI-BEAT", the Daini Seikosha lightning bolt logo, and "JAPAN 2906" at the bottom.
Markers & Hands: Chunky, applied multi-faceted silver/gold hour markers. Original baton hands with white contrast lines for excellent readability.
Bracelet & Clasp:
Condition: Factory-original multi-link bracelet featuring stainless steel outer links and gold-plated center links. The top end-link matches the factory reference B1570S.Clasp: Original stainless steel folding deployant clasp, deeply stamped with the vintage factory "SEIKO" wordmark. The clasp includes multiple micro-adjustment holes to easily resize the bracelet without removing physical links.

Box & Accessories:
Box Details: Original vintage Seiko display box in dark blue with a cream interior lid lining and a plush blue velvet watch holder recess. Features the gold-gilt "SEIKO" branding on both the inner lid and the front base outer lip.
Dimensions & Case Sizing (Exact Factory Catalog Specs):Case Width: Approx. 25 mm (excluding crown) / 27 mm (including crown).Lug-to-Lug (Length): Approx. 31 mm.
Profile: A chunky, thick hexagonal vintage geometric silhouette with broad polished and brushed facets.
Movement & Functionality:
Type: High-grade Seiko Caliber 2906 mechanical automatic movement. It operates as a "Hi-Beat" caliber ticking at a high frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour for increased accuracy.
Operation: The watch is in good working order, winds automatically with wrist movement.
Service History: The exact service history is unknown/undocumented. A routine movement check or lubrication is always recommended for long-term vintage mechanical precision.
Case Back & Crown:
Markings: The screw-down stainless steel case back is clearly stamped with "SEIKO", the serial number 810177, "WATER RESISTANT", "ST. STEEL", and the factory case code 2906-3060 JAPAN A.
Crown: Original fluted crown at 3 o'clock, partially recessed into the geometric case side.

The watch will be carefully packed, registered and sent with track & trace.

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