Seiko - Sportsmatic 5 - No reserve price - 6619-9000 - Men - 1966

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A quintessential 1960s Seiko Sportsmatic featuring a striking fluted bezel and a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial. This classic 1966 timepiece showcases a distinctive recessed 4 o'clock crown that maintains a clean case profile, complemented by a charming dolphin motif engraved on the caseback. Brand: Seiko Model: Sportsmatic 5 Reference Number: 6619-9000 Serial Number: 6307632 Movement: Automatic caliber 6619A, 21 jewels Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone faceted indices and framed day/date Case Size: 38 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-plated Production Year: 1966 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -27-30s/day, running strong and steady. Dial and Hands The exceptionally clean and well-preserved dial features a brilliant silver sunburst finish that plays beautifully with the light. Applied gold-tone faceted indices provide excellent depth, accompanied by a framed day/date window positioned at 3 o'clock. The crisp printing shows no significant staining or damage, with only minor dust particles visible under macro magnification. The original gold-tone dauphine hands exhibit age-appropriate character, displaying light surface oxidation and minor spotting visible under magnification. Case and Crystal The gold-plated case is defined by its attractive fluted bezel, which shows some softening of its edges and light scratches consistent with wear. The distinctive recessed crown at 4 o'clock ensures a streamlined profile. The case shows honest wear, with visible scratches and handling marks throughout. Notably, there is significant plating wear and green verdigris oxidation visible on the underside of the lugs. The reverse features a charming dolphin motif engraving. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear, with no major scratches, cracks, or crazing visible. Movement Inside beats the automatic Seiko caliber 6619A, a 21-jewel movement renowned for its robust architecture. The movement appears generally clean, bearing the appropriate Seiko and Japan engravings. While there are some light scratches present on the rotor and plates, there is no severe corrosion visible on the movement itself. Timegrapher results show -27-30s/day. Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady. Strap The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring white contrast stitching. The strap is in good wearable condition, showing light wear. Condition Good vintage condition. The exceptionally clean dial remains a strong visual highlight, while the hands show appropriate light oxidation. The gold-plated case displays honest wear, including scratches, handling marks, and significant plating degradation with verdigris on the underside of the lugs. The domed acrylic crystal is clear and well-preserved. The automatic movement is running in good operational order, supported by the recorded timegrapher performance. Dimensions The case measures 38 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Sportsmatic offers a highly attractive silver sunburst dial paired with a distinctive fluted bezel. The recessed crown and charming dolphin caseback make this 1966 example a compelling addition for enthusiasts of classic 1960s Japanese design. History Introduced in the early 1960s, the Seiko Sportsmatic line was designed to offer reliable, automatic timekeeping for everyday wear. The numerical designation highlighted Seiko's core principles for the line, which included an automatic movement, a day and date display, durability, and a recessed crown at 4 o'clock to emphasize that manual winding was unnecessary. The caliber 6619 became a key movement of this era, providing dependable performance that helped establish Seiko's global reputation for robust mechanical watches. / Second Vintage SKU: SEIGCOIV60000