Seiko - Sportsmatic Deluxe Fluted Bezel - No reserve price - 7619-7050 - Men - 1965

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This sought-after 1965 Seiko Sportsmatic Deluxe features a distinctive white gold plated fluted bezel and an exceptionally clean silver sunburst dial. Complete with its iconic dolphin caseback medallion and convenient dedicated date pusher, this piece offers an appealing configuration for collectors of vintage Japanese horology. Brand: Seiko Model: Sportsmatic Deluxe Reference Number: 7619-7050 Serial Number: 5N21383 Movement: 25-jewel automatic caliber 7619A Dial: Silver sunburst with applied indices and day/date display Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: White Gold Plated Production Year: 1965 Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +59s+62s/day, running in operational condition. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and attractive silver sunburst dial is remarkably well-preserved. Applied indices and Seiko logos remain crisp, while all printed text is fully intact with no visible loss. A framed day and date window sits cleanly on the right side of the dial. The dauphine hands match the dial's excellent condition beautifully, showing only minor surface oxidation visible under macro inspection, with no significant corrosion present. Case and Crystal The white gold plated case features a distinctive fluted bezel, which shows some minor wear and dirt accumulation in the crevices while retaining generally intact plating. The case flanks exhibit moderate scratches and honest signs of wear consistent with age, though the lugs retain generally good shape. At the two o'clock position sits a convenient date quickset pusher, paired with a recessed crown at four o'clock. The reverse side reveals a well-preserved caseback featuring a clear Seiko dolphin medallion and crisp engravings, including the WGP marking. A clear domed acrylic crystal provides an undistorted view of the dial, free from major scratches, cracks, or crazing. Movement Powering this timepiece is the 25-jewel automatic caliber 7619A. The movement appears very clean with no obvious signs of corrosion or moisture damage, displaying clean surfaces across the rotor and bridges. Crisp engravings clearly mark the caliber and jewel count. Timegrapher results show +59s+62s/day. Running in operational condition. Maintains the authentic mechanical character of the watch. Strap The watch is fitted with a fresh black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching, which appears to be in new or very lightly used condition. Condition Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are exceptionally clean and well-preserved, standing out as a visual highlight of this example. The white gold plated case shows honest moderate scratches and signs of wear on the flanks, but retains good lug shape and a remarkably clear caseback medallion. The fluted bezel shows minor wear. The movement is remarkably clean visually and, based on the timegrapher reading of +59s+62s/day, is running in operational condition. Dimensions The case measures 38 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Sportsmatic Deluxe offers a highly attractive configuration with its white gold plated fluted bezel and stunning silver sunburst dial. The well-preserved dolphin medallion on the caseback further solidifies its appeal as a sought-after piece of classic Japanese design. History Introduced in the 1960s, the Seiko Sportsmatic Deluxe line represented a step up in refinement and features for the brand's automatic offerings. Equipped with the caliber 7619, these watches introduced convenient features like the dedicated date quickset pusher, housed within elegant case designs. The presence of the dolphin medallion on the caseback and a fluted bezel marks this specific variant as a premium execution from a golden era of Japanese watchmaking, highly appreciated by today's collectors. / Second Vintage SKU: SEI1VEMNSR000