Seiko - Sportsmatic Deluxe - No reserve price - 7619-7050 - Men - 1966

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This classic JDM Seiko Sportsmatic draws the eye through its exceptionally well-preserved silver sunburst dial and distinctive mid-century geometry. Featuring a Kanji day wheel and an integrated date quickset pusher at 2 o'clock, this 1966 example offers immense character and represents the robust, thoughtful design language that defined Seiko's production during this period. Brand: Seiko Model: Sportsmatic Deluxe Reference Number: 7619-7050 Serial Number: 6301509 Movement: Automatic Caliber 7619A, 25 Jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with framed Kanji day and date Case Size: 37 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: 1966 Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial features a bright finish and crisp printing, presenting a very clean aesthetic with no significant spotting or damage visible. Applied gold-tone indices and the classic Seiko 5 shield add depth, complemented by a framed day and date window at 3 o'clock showcasing the Kanji day wheel. The original gold-tone dauphine hands display light, age-appropriate patina, with minor surface oxidation and micro-spotting visible under magnification. Case and Crystal The 37mm gold-plated case features a smooth integrated bezel, a recessed crown positioned at 4 o'clock, and a dedicated date quickset pusher at 2 o'clock. The case exhibits honest wear consistent with age, showing moderate scratches and scuffs throughout, alongside some plating wear and tarnishing visible on the lug edges, case flanks, and the pusher. The domed acrylic crystal remains in good condition, noting light surface scratches and scuffs particularly near the edges. Movement Inside is the Seiko automatic caliber 7619A, a 25-jewel movement marked with JAPAN engravings. The caliber presents a generally clean appearance, showing only minor surface marks on the rotor. Strap The watch is fitted with a complementary brown leather strap featuring contrast stitching. It is in good condition and shows light wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial remains exceptionally well-preserved, while the hands show light, age-appropriate oxidation. The gold-plated case and bezel display honest wear, including moderate scratches, scuffs, and visible plating degradation on the lugs, flanks, and pusher. The crystal exhibits light edge scratches, and the movement appears generally clean with minor marks on the rotor. Dimensions 37 mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This Sportsmatic Deluxe offers a beautifully preserved dial and the appealing Kanji day wheel. The distinctive case design, complete with its dedicated quickset pusher, makes it a charming and highly wearable mid-century Seiko. History The Sportsmatic line was introduced by Seiko in the early 1960s to provide reliable, automatic timepieces to a broad audience, quickly becoming a standard for the brand's everyday mechanical watches. The Deluxe designation and the robust 7619 caliber marked a refined step up in the series, featuring the convenient date quickset pusher that became a signature of this specific era. Today, these models are appreciated for their enduring mid-century styling and historical significance within Seiko's expansive 1960s catalog. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI-SXX-0021