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Up for sale is a vintage April 1969 Seiko 5 Automatic (Ref. 6119-8030) featuring a silver sunburst dial, applied gold hour markers, and a day/date display at 3 o\'clock.
Dated via serial number 949944, this watch features the desirable early \"Waterproof\" caseback designation. It is powered by the 21-jewel Seiko 6119 automatic movement with a recessed crown at 4 o\'clock.
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Seiko 5
- Reference: 6119-8030
- Movement: Seiko 21-Jewel Automatic Caliber 6119
- Case Diameter: 35.6 mm (excluding crown)
- Lug Width: 19 mm
- Dial: Silver Sunburst with gold applied markers
- Case Material: Gold Plated (SGP) with Stainless Steel back
- Strap: 19mm Brown Croc-Grain Leather Strap
CONDITION REPORT:
- Movement: Automatic mechanism is running. Timekeeping accuracy and power reserve duration are untested.
- Case: Gold plating shows authentic vintage wear with visible plating rub-off along edges and lugs.
- Dial & Hands: Original silver sunburst dial with light patina and edge aging. Hands and markers remain intact.
- Crystal: Acrylic crystal with minor surface scuffs consistent with age.
- Caseback: Original stainless steel screw-down back with clear \"Waterproof\" engraving.
VINTAGE WATCH NOTES:
- Water resistance is not guaranteed due to age.
- Pure automatic movement (does not manual wind). Give the watch a gentle 30-second swirl motion to build power reserve before wearing.
