Seiko Sportsmatic 5 6619-9990 Automatic Day Date Mens Watch Grey Dial 1967 Box

Vintage Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Ref. 6619-9990 – Automatic Cal. 6619A, 21 Jewels – Day-Date – Grey Sunburst Dial – 1967

A vintage Seiko Sportsmatic 5, reference 6619-9990, in stainless steel, with a caseback serial (7300332) indicating 1967 production. The deep grey sunburst dial has applied polished baton markers, slim polished hands and a day-date window at 3 o'clock. The case measures approximately 37mm excluding the crown, and the caseback is marked "Seiko Sportsmatic", the "5" emblem, "Water Proof", "Diashock", "Stainless Steel" and "6619-9990". Inside is the Seiko calibre 6619A automatic with 21 jewels. It is fitted with a later black leather strap and comes with a vintage Seiko dealer presentation box marked "With Compliments... Al-Hussaini & Co.".

Brand heritage

Seiko traces its origins to 1881, when Kintaro Hattori opened his watch and clock shop in Tokyo. The company produced Japan's first wristwatch in 1913 and its first automatic in 1956, and by the 1960s was challenging the Swiss industry in both precision and volume.

Model history

The Sportsmatic 5 was launched in 1963 and laid the foundation for the Seiko 5 family, the five standing for automatic winding, day-date in a single window, water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 and a durable case. The calibre 6619A, introduced in 1964, was the first Seiko calibre with a quick-set date operated by pressing in the crown.

Specifications

• Brand: Seiko
• Model: Sportsmatic 5
• Reference: 6619-9990
• Serial: 7300332 (1967)
• Movement: Seiko calibre 6619A automatic, 21 jewels, Diashock, Japan
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day and date at 3, push-crown quick-set date
• Case: Stainless steel, approx. 37mm excluding crown, screw back
• Dial: Grey sunburst with applied baton markers
• Strap: Black leather (not original)
• Included: Vintage Seiko dealer box (not confirmed original to this watch)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The dial shows patina and spotting, with visible wear and marks around its outer edge. The crystal shows scratches, and the case shows light wear from use. Residue is visible inside the case around the movement, and a service is recommended. No water resistance is implied by the caseback marking. Please view all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Please note

Please study all photos carefully. They show the actual watch you will receive and form part of the description. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible, is not guaranteed water resistant, and its timekeeping may differ from a modern watch.

Shipping

Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.

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