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A very nice example of a Seikomatic Weekdater Diashock 35 Jewels 6218-8970 Automatic in a stainless steel case. This watch was the precursor to the 62GS series and at the time was the flagship of the Seiko automatic lineup. The case is in good condition having never been machine polished, however the caseback markings are quite worn and the date wheel has some discoloration. Serviced and keeping excellent time. Date at 3 o'clock and day of the week in English at 6 o'clock featuring the iconic Saturday in blue and Sunday in red.
Movement: Original SEIKO Cal. 6218A - Excellent condition, screw heads are in good condition. Fully serviced, test worn for 24 hours & keeping excellent time during inspection. Please see photo of watch on timegraher for readings, accuracy shown cannot be guaranteed but +/- 20 s/d is our benchmark for serviced watches. Day/date turn over at midnight & quickset works as it should.
Caliber: 6218A
Movement : Automatic, hacking
Beat rate: 18,000bph
Year of manufacture: February 1965
Serial number: 5241062
Dial: Unmarked silver sunburst in excellent condition - MADE IN JAPAN - 6218-8970T beneath 6 o'clock
Hands: Excellent
Hour markers: Excellent
Applied Seiko logo: Good
Day/Date window: Excellent, date wheel has some variable discoloration
Glass: Acrylic no scratches, replaced at service
Case Size: 36.3mm approx. - Original recessed crown at 4
Lug Width: 18mm
Band: Not original. Solid link stainless steel bracelet & clasp contemporary to the watch
Overall condition : Dial is excellent, hands, indices, logo and day of the week are very good. The date wheel has some discoloration. Case is unpolished with some light signs of wear normal for the age of the watch. Screw down caseback markings are well worn with Dolphin logo and Seiko info. not clearly readable with the naked eye
Date Quickset: Working well - To set date : Pull crown to position 2 and twist gently (not between 8pm and 4am). To set day of the week: Pull crown out to position 3, run hour hand a past midnight to 3, then back to 9 then over to 3 again, repeat as required
Day of the week: English
Not guaranteed water resistant
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