Vintage 1976 Seiko Automatic 7009-8081 Blue Arabic Dial Day Date 37mm Mens Watch

About this watch

A vintage Seiko Automatic, case reference 7009-8081, powered by Seiko's self-winding calibre 7009 with 17 jewels. The deep navy blue dial carries white serif Arabic numerals with small luminous dots, an applied SEIKO logo with "Automatic" below it, the 17 Jewels lightning-bolt signature above 6 and a day-date window at 3 showing day and date in English. It sits in Seiko's distinctive 1970s cushion "TV" style stainless steel case with wide polished flanks, on a stainless steel multi-link bracelet. The caseback serial 653427 dates it to 1976.

Brand heritage

Seiko, founded in Tokyo in 1881, became one of the great names of Japanese watchmaking, and in the 1960s and 1970s built a reputation for robust, affordable automatic watches. The calibre 7009, introduced in the 1970s, is one of Seiko's longest-serving automatic day-date movements, used for decades and known for its durability and easy servicing.

Why this one is special

• Original 1970s Seiko cushion case with the sought-after blue dial and Arabic numerals
• Reliable Seiko 7009 automatic movement, no battery needed
• Day and date display
• Caseback serial 653427 dates the watch to 1976
• Comes on a stainless steel bracelet, ready to wear

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Seiko Automatic
• Case reference: 7009-8081 (engraved on caseback)
• Movement: Seiko calibre 7009 automatic, 17 jewels, Made in Japan
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds, day and date
• Case size: 37.7 mm (excl. crown), lug to lug 43.6 mm (measured)
• Case: stainless steel cushion case, crown at 3, water resistant caseback (no water resistance guaranteed for a vintage watch)
• Dial: navy blue with white Arabic numerals and luminous dots, day-date at 3
• Bracelet: stainless steel multi-link bracelet with fold-over clasp
• Era: 1976 (serial 653427)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with honest signs of age. The dial shows dark spots/staining around and above the SEIKO logo and some uneven tone, the lume dots have aged to cream, and there is dirt visible around the crystal edge and dial rim. The case, caseback and bracelet show scratches and scuffs from use. Please check all photos carefully, they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

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.

Ref: AH13