{"id":12303,"date":"2023-12-19T11:36:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchandvintage.fr\/?page_id=12303"},"modified":"2026-01-20T21:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:17:50","slug":"the-seiko-skyliner-range-ca-1963-1973","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.watchandvintage.fr\/it\/storia-e-informazioni-sulle-gamme-di-orologi-piu-emblematiche\/la-gamma-seiko-skyliner-del-1963-1973-circa","title":{"rendered":"La gamma Seiko Skyliner (1963-1973 circa)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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These informations were gathered through my own experience, from watches I actually had in hands. They only reflect what I observed. Last modified : January 2026<\/em> (transition generation modified)
Text & Pictures : D. Broglin \u2013 Watch & Vintage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Seiko Skyliner range has been introduced in the early 60’s as a middle range hand wound dress watches and probably replaced the Liner range. So, all models had hand wound movements, with or without date. The number of models was quite low. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1963 and 1964 the cases were named according the Jxxxxx pattern and were made of stainless steel, were gold plated or more rarely gold filled. The movements available were the “time-only” Seikosha 402 and the Seikosha 956 with date. From 1964 on, with the new naming convention of the movements and cases, the references became 62xx-xxxx. The 2 calibres available, were the 6220 and the 6222 with date display (they are identical to the 402 & 956 calibres). They belong to the 62xx family, fitting the Seikomatic and the contemporary Grand Seiko in an automatic version.
Some Skyliner from that period can have mixed up references, a case with the Jxxxx naming and a dial with the 62xx-xxxx naming for example.
The logo Seiko Skyliner of this 1st generation has a modernist design, very noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transition generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1965, the Skyliner range adopts a new design of cases and a new logo, using the handwritten font that will be used on the second generation of Skyliner as well. The cases design matches now the one found on the other ranges proposed by Seiko (GS, KS, etc). The movement are still the 6220 & 6222. These transition models will only last for 2 years and the calibres will be replaced by the freshly developed 61xx movements.
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The second generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1968, Seiko developed a new movement family to replace the 62xx, the Seiko 61xx, which would equip a large number of models, from the hand wound Skyliner to the 61GS Grand Seiko and the 6138\/6139 chronographs.
The cases of these 2nd generation Skyliner still were made of stainless steel or gold plated brass. Two movements were available, the time-only 6100 and the 6102 with date. The dials could be white or black, the logo Seiko Skyliner is written in a cursive font.

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Some examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seiko Skyliner, 1st generation, cal Seikosha 402, Seikosha 956, Seiko 6220 and 6222 (ca 1963-66)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seiko Skyliner J15006E, 1963<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Seiko Skyliner 14092, 1964<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The black 14092 but with golden markers, 1964<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Seiko Skyliner 6220-9970, 1965
My favourite Skyliner, 9960 dial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Seiko Skyliner, transition generation, cal Seiko 6220 & 6222 (1965-67)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seiko Skyliner 6222-8000, 1965<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Skyliner 6220-8010, 1967
Black dial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Skyliner 6220-7080, 1966
An outsider amid the Skyliners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Seiko Skyliner, 2nd generation, cal Seiko 6100 & 6102 (1968-73)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seiko Skyliner 6100-8000, 1970<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Seiko Skyliner 6102-8000, 1973<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of all Skyliners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skyliners for sale<\/h2>\n\n\n