Our love for vintage Seiko affordables knows no bounds, and this “5” model from June of ‘71 is all the reasons why. The case is a beveled tonneau with crisp corners and a wide flat bezel. Beneath it, the once satin silver sunburst has developed a perfect champagne patina. It’s topped with polished monument markers, and framed by a chapter ring with  with a coffee brown patina, luminous at the hours, and hashed minutes. The hour and minute hands are polished batons that are easily legible at a glance, and the day/date window sports a polished applied frame. It encapsulates the unmatched value attached to the applied “5” badge, and looks just as great as it performs. It’s unpolished and completely original aside from a replacement crystal, and post service, the 21j automatic is keeping near perfect time. The date can be quickset via the crown, and the day is semi-quickset. We’ve paired it with a smooth chestnut  leather that showcases the dial, and offers a versatile combo that’s unbeatable for entry level vintage Seiko. Whether you’re looking to add your first watch, or put some warm patina in your rotation, this one will not disappoint.

CNS Smooth Chestnut Leather with White Stitch

Serviced- 5/24

Diameter- 39mm

Lugs- 18mm