On the original, fine, mesh bracelet, this Seiko was an expensive purchase in its day. Model reference 2559-3010.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in September 1968. We have also found the watch in the 1968 brochure, priced at ¥16,000. That is more than a Seiko GMT Worldtime in the same brochure (¥13,000), and more than three times more than the Seiko Sportsman with date (¥5,000). That helps explain why you don’t see this model much.
CONDITION
We can presume that the main cost of producing this watch was the bracelet, so we can start there. It is almost like ribbon – just 1.1mm thin, and would be a time consuming thing to make. It is stamped 2259-301 on the end near the lugs, so is likely only used for this model. The back of the sliding clasp is also stamped Seiko, and that sliding clasp also means it can be easily adjusted to suit most wrist sizes without special tools. There is one small section that has some damage on the edge, but the bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath. The case is all stainless steel, and quite slim. It is unpolished and does show a few marks here and there. The calibre 2559 manual wind movement is small but quite high end for a two handed watch – nicely finished, and with 24 jewel and micro adjustment on the regulator and quadruple shock protection, as well as running at 28.8kbph. The gloss blue dial is clean and the white hands make it easy to read. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement, crown, crystal, buckle and strap.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 31.7 mm
Width without crown 29.8 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 31.2 mm
Case Thickness 7.1 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 200 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
