A honest and inexpensive way to add a watch to your collection, the Seiko 5 has been this since 1963. Model reference 7009-8640.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in December 1981. There is a chance the watch was made a decade later, as the movement was still in production ten, but the styling suggests this is more 1981 than 1991.
CONDITION
This is a Seiko 5, and this is called the Seiko 5 as it has five key attributes – an automatic movement, day and date calendar, water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 and durability designed in. When first launched it was Japan’s first automatic day date watch, and remains in production 60 years later, adapting to the demands of the consumer with each evolution. The automatic movement is the Seiko 7009A, which has the ‘magic fingers’ design to maximise the efficiency of the automatic winding. This was at least inspired by the IWC Pellaton design, which is not a bad base point. There is no manual winding a Seiko 5 of this period, so if you are having a lazy day you will need to give it a gentle shake to power it up. Both day and date can be quick set, and the day can be displayed in English or Spanish. The silver dial looks clean at first, but there are a few marks with the worst being a scratch near the minute track at 18. The case and bracelet are all stainless steel, and although this has clearly lived a life it does meet the durability attribute. The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required. The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.4 mm
Width without crown 36.4 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 41.2 mm
Case Thickness 11.1 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 197 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 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.