Description
Early Seiko 5 Sportsmatic Deluxe 7606-7980 in good overall condition. It was produces in June 1965 according to its serial number. These Seiko Sportsmatic Deluxe are an enhanced version of the 5 Sportsmatic with a date quickset (with a dedicated pusher), a stainless steel case and a better finishing.
This Sportmatic Deluxe is in its original condition, nice white dial, dauphine hands and steel hour markers on the inner bezel (the inner bezel has a mark between 3 and 4, as you can see). Day (in English) and date at 3 (with quickset). The case is in good condition, with some minor wear.
The movement is a Seiko 23-jewel automatic 7606. It has been serviced, it works great, holding good time (gaining about 10 s a day), the balance having an excellent amplitude.
The crystal is new, as is the brown double padded leather band..
Vintage watch with unknown history but checked, serviced (09/2023) and cleaned. Water resistance non tested.
The pictures are actual and are part of the description, so please look carefully at them.