VINTAGE SEIKO 6309-729A AUTO DIVER’S WATCH – ALL ORIGINAL EXCEPT STRAP. NEW CROWN GASKET, BEZEL GASKET, CRYSTAL GASKET AND CASEBACK GASKET FITTED DURING SERVICE AND BEFORE WATERPROOF TESTING. One of the best original examples I have had in stock – Case, Dial, Hands in exceptional condition. Absolutely superb example of this iconic divers watch with the caliber 6309 movement which has 17 jewels and runs at 21,600 bph. It’s a non-hacking movement like most traditional Seiko calibers and has a quickset day and date calendar mechanism. The 6309 line of divers replaced the 6105 in 1976 and ran until 1988, when it was replaced by the 7002 line of divers. The 6309s are largely an economizing and further modularization of the 6105 movement, which allowed for greater robustness, longevity and ease of maintenance. The 6309s (especially the second generation of them) introduced many design changes to Seiko divers that are with us to this day. The 6309 divers come in two case variations: an earlier cushion-cased variant produced from 1976 to 1988 and a later slimed-down case variant produced from 1982 to 1988. As you can see production of the first generation continued after the second generation was introduced, and overlapped the second generation models, though in reduced number. The second generation of 6309s abandoned the cushion style case in favour of a revised round slimed-down case-style, which continues to be used almost unchanged by Seikos basic line of divers to this day. This is a particularly good example of the later design from the 6309-72. Generation which is also sought after by watch collectors. This watch has been lovingly restored by one of the most respected Seiko watch restorers who has worked on this watch with great care and attention to detail and the watch is looking stunning on a new stainless steel jubilee aftermarket bracelet – a true iconic classic – they don’t come much better than this. A truly stunning watch collectors heritage watch which from the serial number we can see was born in June 1987 and is 33 years old. Perfect for diving, swimming or just looking cool. Comes without box or papers but guaranteed authentic and original. Serial Number: 780501 August. Original Black Dial with Luminous. HANDS: Original hands with Luminous. CRYSTAL: New Hardlex Crystal. BEZEL: Original Bezel and Original Black Bezel Insert with Lume and silver markers. BRACELET: Brand-New aftermarket stainless steel jubilee bracelet. FUNCTION: Time, Day & Date. SERVICE: Service and overhaul of this watch were all completed by a master Seiko watch restorer. WATER RESISTANCE: Water resistance tested. A second hand classic that has been lovingly restored – the pictures are of the actual watch and show the detail much better than any description although the watch looks even better in reality. Now with complete confidence! Please check my feedback. I do not charge inflated postal costs. The item “VINTAGE CLASSIC SEIKO 6309-729A AUTO DIVER’S WATCH ALL ORIGINAL SN. 780501″ is in sale since Thursday, April 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “eddie-fudge1″ and is located in Sandgate, Kent. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: Seiko Mechanical
- Modified Item: No
- Watch Shape: Round
- Case Material: Stainless Steel 316L
- Strap Type: Bracelet/Link Band
- Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
- Face Colour: Black
- Year of Manufacture: 1984
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Age Group: Adult
- Display: Analog
- Lug Width: 22 mm
- Brand: Seiko
- Manufacturer Warranty: None
- Case Size: 43 mm
- Water Resistance: 150 m (15 ATM)
- Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Strap Material: Stainless Steel
- Style: Luxury
- Complications: Date Indicator
- Gender: Men’s
- Strap Colour: Silver
- Serial Number: 780501
- Case Colour: Silver