Seiko Seikomatic 8971

Seiko Seikomatic Weekdater 6218-8971 vintage automatic 1965

Basic Info Listing code : MU1BL0 Brand : Seiko Model : Seikomatic Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1965 Condition : Used (Good) Most Recent Servicing : January 20, 2025 Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : France, Alsace Price : 470 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : Seiko Base caliber : 6218 Number of jewels : 35 Frequency : 18,000 A/h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 37.0 x 44,6 mm Thickness : 12.2 mm Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : White Dial numerals : No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Black Lug width : 19 mm Clasp : Double-fold clasp Clasp material : Steel Functions Date, Weekday Other Product safety : Show information Magnificient vintage Seiko Seikomatic Weekdater, 2nd generation from January 1965. Nice 37 mm ref 8971 stainless steel case with screw back, white dial, dauphine hands. The case only has light wear. The Seikomatic Weekdater has become quite iconic these few last years (isn’t it the first day and date Seiko ?), it’s classy, quite big and reliable. It represented in the mid 60’s the high end range for automatic watches made by Seiko. It has been later replaced by the King and Grand Seiko in the late 60s. The Seiko 6218 movement has just been serviced and is holding good time (+10 s/d), the balance having an good amplitude. New black leather band, new acrylic crystal. Vintage watch with unknown history but serviced (01/2025), checked and cleaned. Water resistance non tested. The pictures are actual and part of the description, so look carefully at them. 1 YEAR GUARANTEE