Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic 6119-8400 Faceted Blue Dial Day Date 39mm 1971 Watch

About this watch

A classic early-1970s Seiko 5 automatic, reference 6119-8400, in the distinctive cushion ("TV") shaped stainless steel case with the crown tucked away at 4 o'clock. The deep navy-blue dial has a faceted cross pattern that catches the light from every angle, with applied silver markers with lume inserts, silver baton hands and a framed day-date window at 3 o'clock. Signed "Water 70M Resist, Automatic, 21 Jewels" on the dial. The caseback serial 104203 dates it to 1971.

Brand heritage

Seiko introduced the Seiko 5 line in 1963 around five defining features: automatic winding, day-date display, water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 o'clock and a durable case and bracelet. The in-house calibre 6119 is one of the best-known Seiko 5 day-date automatic movements of the late 1960s and 1970s.

Why this one is special

• Faceted deep-blue dial, one of the most sought-after 6119-8400 dial variants
• Bold 1970s cushion / TV-shaped case, about 39mm, very wearable today
• Seiko in-house 6119 automatic, 21 jewels, day-date
• Signed Seiko caseback with model number 6119-8400 and serial dating to 1971
• Supplied on a stainless steel bracelet

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Seiko 5 Automatic
• Reference: 6119-8400 (caseback), dial code 6119-8420S
• Movement: Seiko calibre 6119 automatic, 21 jewels, day-date
• Case: stainless steel cushion case, approx. 39 mm excluding crown (measured), crown at 4 o'clock
• Dial: faceted navy blue, applied silver markers with lume, day-date at 3 o'clock
• Water resistance (original rating): 70 m; not tested, please treat as not water resistant
• Bracelet: stainless steel
• Year: circa 1971 (by serial number)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition, excellent for its age. The dial is clean with even colour; the lume has aged. The case and bracelet show light scratches and normal signs of wear from use; the movement shows some age-related spotting on the rotor. Working at time of listing. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.