A stunning example of this rarely seen Grand Seiko that combines a super funky 1970's vibe with exquisite styling and a fabulous movement. I'll let the photos speak for themselves but the graduated green dial is flawless underneath it's new, very hard to find 9 faceted crystal. The case and case back are in fantastic condition, never machine polished and the GS medallion is as close to mint as they come. Freshly serviced by our master watchmaker and running at Chronometer grade accuracy. Please click here to read about a previous example sold by the Grand Seiko Guy and here for a great Gear Patrol article about Grand Seiko's including this model.
Movement: Original SEIKO Cal. 5646A - Serial No. 345355. Beautiful condition, screw heads pristine, one previous service mark. Fully serviced October 2020, test worn for 24 hours & keeping chronometer grade time during inspection. Please see photo of watch on timegraher for readings, accuracy shown cannot be guaranteed but +/- 10 s/d is our benchmark for serviced watches. Day/date turn over at midnight & quickset works as it should. Not guaranteed water resistant.
Dial: Beautiful graduated green, as near mint as you can get. Raised indices and raised, applied SEIKO and GS logos. Marked Japan 5646 -7030T below 6 o'clock
Glass: NOS 9 faceted 300V66GCS
Hands: Original, near mint. Short two tone hands were used on this model due to the raised indices
Case: Original, unpolished stainless steel, some very minor age related wear but no noticeable dings. Beautiful case back, very well defined markings and close to mint GS medallion
Crown: Well fitted at 3 o'clock, signed GS. Hand winding feature. Quickset working smoothly but as with all vintage watches it is very important not to use the feature between 8pm and 4am as it will break the mechanism
Jewels: 25
Beat Rate: 28,800bph
Diameter: Approx. 36.2mm
Lug width: 18mm
Band: NOS Genuine Seiko black leather (box supplied with watch). Original Seiko buckle contemporary to the watch
Year and location of manufacture - August 1972 - Serial No. 289011 - Japan J - SEIKO, Suwa Factory
Thanks for looking, questions welcomed.