The condition is, overall, exceptional. The iridescent, pale cyan dial is excellent except for some aging of the "5ACTUS" printying. The hands are mint. I found the iridescence hard to photograph. 

The case has been lightly re-finished and presents beautifully.

The crystal is new, replaced in the overhaul.

The 6106 movement is a variation on the 6119 which is, in my opinion, Seiko's best ever movement. It features hacking. It is in pristine condition. It has just been professionally overhauled/serviced and functions perfectly.

Caliber number 6106C

Case number 6106-7520

Serial number 2N1672

Dial reference 6106-7690T

Overhaul/Service explained

I am often asked about what an overhaul entails. So I have started adding a photo of the movement, disassembled ready to go through the cleaning machine. All old dried up lubricants, crud and anything else that shouldn't be there is cleaned away. Then, it is reassembled, lubricated, adjustments made and regulated.

This watch has been passionately and professionally overhauled/serviced and is guaranteed for 90 days from date of purchase.

If there is any problem with your purchase, please contact us and it will be sorted or your money will be refunded.

Water resistance, accidental damage and accuracy, within reason, is not guaranteed.

International buyers; Postage cost includes insurance. The purchaser is responsible for any import duty and/or taxes. Please be aware that, in recent times, international postage is experiencing longer than usual delays. 

SEIKO 5 HISTORY (provided by a colleague trading on Ebay as market*master):

First released in late 1963 the Original Seiko 5  is a modified SEIKO SPORTSMATIC.

Seiko decided they needed an affordable watch that was versatile and durable. An everyday device that could handle a wide variety of different situations and environments. So was born the '5' concept.

The '5' came from the 5 features they wanted to incorporate into the watch.

These were:

1. Automatic winding

2. Day/date display

3. Water resistance

4. Recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position

5. Integrated metal bracelet

The '5' was an immediate success and has gone on to become the most successful line of mechanical watches in history.

About vintage mechanical watches:

A vintage mechanical watch will not perform like a modern quartz (electronic) watch. It is not ideal as a daily wearer. It should be treated for what it is, something old, classical and special.  Treat it as you would a vintage car - not ideal to use as a “daily driver”. Keep it in the condition at which you bought it and it will hold or, indeed, increase its value. Use it every day and it will go backwards.

 About Me:

I am a born again watchmaker! I finished my apprenticeship in 1973 having completed technical training at the RMIT, Melbourne. In the early 80s I went into retail (jewellery and watches). About 25 years ago I realised that the watches that once were common had become rare and I began to appreciate their beauty both in style and mechanically. That’s when I started collecting classics. When covid hit, I retired from retail, set up a workshop at home, regained my skills and am now restoring classics with a passion.