Vintage Seiko 5 Tuxedo TV 6309-5030 Automatic Day Date Square 37mm Mens Watch

About this watch

A sharp piece of Seiko design from the TV-dial era. The black dial is framed by a contrasting silver-tone chapter frame, giving the "tuxedo" look collectors love, with applied markers, the Seiko 5 shield, SEIKO AUTOMATIC signature and a day-date window at 3 o'clock with an Arabic/English day wheel.

The square "TV shape" stainless steel case measures approximately 36.5 x 34mm and wears close to 37mm, on an integrated steel bracelet with Seiko-signed clasp. The caseback is marked SEIKO Water Resistant, Stainless Steel, 6309-5030. Inside is the Seiko calibre 6309 automatic.

Brand heritage

Seiko traces its origins to 1881, when Kintaro Hattori opened a watch and clock shop in Tokyo. The company made Japan's first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913 and the world's first quartz wristwatch, the Astron, in 1969. The Seiko 5 line, launched in 1963, stood for five qualities: automatic winding, day-date display, water resistance, a recessed crown and a durable case. The 17-jewel calibre 6309, made from 1976 into the late 1980s, is one of Seiko's most robust automatics, best known from the 6309 "Turtle" diver.

Why this one is special

• Collectible "Tuxedo" / TV dial design
• Square integrated case and bracelet, typical of the period
• Robust Seiko calibre 6309 automatic
• Arabic/English day wheel

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Seiko 5 "Tuxedo" TV dial
• Reference: 6309-5030
• Era: circa late 1970s to early 1980s (caseback serial 2D5763)
• Case: stainless steel, square TV shape, approx. 36.5 x 34 mm
• Movement: Seiko calibre 6309 automatic, Japan
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day and date
• Dial: black centre with silver-tone frame and applied markers
• Bracelet: integrated stainless steel, Seiko-signed clasp

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The case top has been lightly refinished and the crystal has been polished. Light marks and wear consistent with age. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its bracelet. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.