Seiko - Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe - No reserve price - 7619-9000 - Men - 1966

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential 1960s Seiko automatic, this classic Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe features a distinctive dolphin caseback engraving that remains in excellent condition. It showcases an attractive silver sunburst dial with applied indices and a dedicated date quickset pusher at two o'clock. Brand: Seiko Model: Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe Reference Number: 7619-9000 Serial Number: 6808004 Movement: Automatic caliber 7619A, 25 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and Kanji day wheel Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless Steel Production Year: 1966 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +62+65s/day, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The dial presents an attractive silver sunburst finish, complete with applied indices and a prominent Seiko logo. The layout features a Kanji day display alongside the date window. While the printing is generally well-preserved, there is a notable scratch and scuff mark located directly over the 'DI' in the 'DIASHOCK' text, compromising the localized surface. The silver-tone dauphine hands match the dial indices perfectly and remain remarkably clean, showing only minimal signs of oxidation. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case displays honest vintage wear, with moderate scratches and handling marks visible across the flanks and lugs. Its edges remain relatively defined, showing signs of normal use over the decades. A smooth steel bezel surrounds the dial, carrying light scratches consistent with the rest of the case. The watch is equipped with a recessed crown positioned at four o'clock and a dedicated date quickset pusher at two o'clock. The caseback is a particular highlight, featuring a beautifully preserved dolphin engraving that remains crisp. A domed acrylic crystal provides a clear, distortion-free view of the dial, free from major scratches or crazing. Movement Inside beats the automatic winding caliber 7619A, engraved with "25 JEWELS SEIKO" and "JAPAN". The movement features generally clean plates and bridges, with some minor wear visible along the edge of the rotor. The timegrapher records +62+65s/day. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring an alligator grain pattern and white contrast stitching. The strap shows light wear and complements the silver dial handsomely. Condition Good vintage condition. The stainless steel case exhibits honest wear with moderate scratches on the flanks and lugs, though the dolphin caseback engraving remains exceptionally crisp. The silver sunburst dial is generally clean but bears a notable scratch over the 'DIASHOCK' text. The dauphine hands and domed acrylic crystal are remarkably well-preserved. Dimensions Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe offers classic 1960s styling with its recessed crown and dedicated quickset pusher. The beautifully preserved dolphin caseback engraving and the striking Kanji day display make it a compelling example of mid-century Japanese watchmaking. History Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Deluxe was designed to offer practical, everyday reliability with an elevated touch of refinement. The "5" designation represented the core attributes of the line, including an automatic movement, day-date display, and a durable case. The caliber 7619 further distinguished the Deluxe models by incorporating a convenient date quickset pusher at two o'clock. Today, these models are appreciated by collectors for their robust engineering and distinct mid-century design language. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SXX-0020