A marketing tie up that would be unimaginable today, Seiko really did make watches for Hugh Hefner’s Playboy magazine. Model reference 2220-5030.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in February 1978. We have also found this model in the 1978 Japanese Seiko catalogue, at a price of ¥27,000. For reference, a Seiko 6138 Bullshead automatic chronograph was ¥24,000, so the Playboy was a considered purchase.
CONDITION
This isn’t just a novelty watch. Inside you have Seiko’s manual wind 24 jewel calibre 2220A movement, which is running well and has micro adjustment on the regulator. Impressively the original buckle, signed with the Playboy bunny image, is still fitted. Less than perfect is the chrome case that is showing some pitting, and the glass also has some marks, so it is priced accordingly. The case size is now considered unisex, so we show the watch on both a mans and ladies wrist. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement and buckle.
This watch will be supplied with our branded and reusable zipped travel case and cleaning cloth, and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 27.7 mm
Width without crown 25.8 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 33.4 mm
Case Thickness 6.7 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches and on a wrist of 150mm/6 inches.
Included with this watch is a 1 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.
