Seiko - Sportsmatic Deluxe - No reserve price - 7619-7020 - Men - 1965

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic mid-century Seiko Sportsmatic Deluxe, this 1965 timepiece is defined by its superbly preserved silver sunburst dial. Housed in a distinct gold-plated cushion case with a recessed crown and a dedicated quickset date pusher, the watch offers a refined aesthetic coupled with practical mechanical design. Finding this model with such a pristine dial provides a compelling opportunity for collectors of vintage Japanese horology. Brand: Seiko Model: Sportsmatic Deluxe Reference Number: 7619-7020 Serial Number: 5900412 Movement: Automatic caliber 7619A Dial: Silver sunburst Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: 1965 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -87s/d, movement running and operational. Dial and Hands The superbly preserved silver sunburst dial is exceptionally clean, offering a vibrant finish that catches the light beautifully. Applied gold-tone faceted indices and the crisp Seiko 5 logo provide excellent depth, while all printed text remains sharp and fully intact. A framed day-date window sits cleanly at three o'clock. The original gold-tone dauphine hands show light, age-appropriate patina, with minor surface oxidation and micro-spotting visible under magnification. The sweep second hand is straight and intact. Case and Crystal The 37 mm gold-plated cushion case features an integrated design with a recessed crown positioned at four o'clock and a dedicated date pusher at two o'clock. The case exhibits moderate to heavy wear, with surface scratches and scuffs present throughout the polished and brushed surfaces. There is significant plating loss, pitting, and corrosion visible on the underside edges near the stainless steel caseback, which features a distinctive dolphin engraving. The pusher at two o'clock also shows some plating wear. The domed acrylic crystal is generally clear, displaying some minor surface scratches visible at certain angles. Movement Inside beats the automatic caliber 7619A, engraved with 25 JEWELS SEIKO and JAPAN. The movement appears generally clean, showing some minor surface marks and light tarnishing on the rotor and plates, with no severe corrosion visible on the movement itself. Recording -87s/d on the timegrapher. Operational condition. Timegrapher results reflect current performance; the movement is running and operational. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. The strap appears lightly used and pairs well with the vintage aesthetic of the case. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial remains in excellent shape, contrasting with the gold-plated case which shows moderate to heavy wear, including scratches and notable plating degradation, pitting, and corrosion on the reverse edges. The hands and crystal show age-appropriate wear. Dimensions The case measures 37 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Sportsmatic Deluxe stands out for its exceptionally clean dial and classic 1960s cushion case geometry. The combination of its vibrant sunburst finish and the practical caliber 7619A makes it a highly appealing example of Seiko design. History Introduced in the 1960s, the Sportsmatic Deluxe line represented the commitment of Seiko to producing reliable, feature-rich automatic watches for everyday wear. The caliber 7619A is notable for its dedicated quickset date pusher at two o'clock, a practical innovation that set it apart from many contemporaries. With its recessed crown at four o'clock and distinctive cushion case, this model reflects the defining design language of vintage Japanese watchmaking during a period of rapid technological advancement. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SMD-0012