Collectible! Birthday Watch May 1965! Seiko 6222-8000 Skyliner SUWA, 21J Mechanical Watch (OH)

A BIRTHDAY WATCH IS A WATCH THAT WAS PRODUCED THE SAME MONTH AND YEAR AS YOUR BIRTHDAY.

Make: Seiko
Type: Mechanical
Model: Skyliner
Year of Production: May 1965
Movement: 956/6222
BPH: 18,000
Number of Jewels: 21
Hand and Dial: 3D Gold-Filled Baton Indices with Dauphine Hands
Width: 38mm
Height: 41.5mm
Thickness: 10.5mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Strap: Galvanised Vintage Bear Brand SS Expendable Bracelet
Pouch / Box: Brand-New EVA Type Zipper Pouch

According to most reliable online sources, Seiko introduced the "Liner" 620/3140 manual winding timepiece in 1960 but it had used various movement iterations. The Liner was quickly followed by the Seiko Skyliner utilising the 402/6220 in 1961. This was quickly followed by the Skyliner Calendar 956/6222 apparently within the same year.

For Seiko Collectors and Vintage fans, this is an extremely rare May 1965 Seiko 6222-8000 Skyliner Calendar with gold-filled dial and case in stunning condition and is a highly sort-after Collectible for a variety of reasons.

The Case-Back has a seahorse to indicate its 30m waterproof which was considered top quality at that time. 

It's original silvery-white dial, gold-filled 3D baton indices, hands, date window, case and gold-plated SS expendable bracelet are in excellent condition after a good clean-up. The crystal was replaced and given a good buff.

The crown is original and is located at its traditional 3H position. The time quickset works flawlessly by pulling out the crown for adjustment. There is no date quickset.

The 6222 movement was carefully stripped and meticulously cleaned via ultrasonic immersion, oiled, re-assembled and calibrated on 22 June 2024. In short, it underwent an overhaul and not a basic service and should be able to operate unhindered until the next servicing thereby providing the owner peace of mind.

Equipped with the evergreen 956/6222 movement, it operates at 18,000 BHP and has 21 jewels. The time-grapher, after hours of calibration, shows superb readings of 0 seconds every 24 hours and amplitude of 222 with a super straight centered line! Such readings are truly exceptional even by brand new modern automatic watch standards whereby the accepted tolerance is -20 to +40 seconds a day! This is a testament to the quality, the meticulous care provided over the years, and the painstaking calibration conducted.

The case width (w/o crown) and height are approx. 38.5m and 42mm respectively. The lug width is 18mm and the bracelet can accommodate wrists up to 21cm; hence, suitable for men and the modern women.

To the best of our knowledge and expertise when overhauling the timepiece, the watch is 100% original Seiko components from this particular watch. No parts were replaced with aftermarket or modified parts.

Due to its age, this timepiece has not been water-resistant tested even though the seals and gaskets are in place.

The pictures provided shows the watch in excellent condition (no dents and major scratches), and the movement within squeaky clean and well maintained. It has also been demagnetised to improve parts reliability, minimise wear + tear, and improve accuracy. The only drawback is the lack of documentation and original box. A purposeful carrying case or box will be provided instead.

Seldom can one find a vintage watch that offers this and more. Yes, there are many other same / similar models in the market, BUT none are as well kept, maintained and calibrated as what you see here, and with an attractive price to boot. Hence, this watch will make a beautiful birthday present for that special someone born in May 1965, and its value will appreciate over time.

Valued at S$ 775.00, this overhauled and calibrated gold-filled Skyliner Calendar is being sold here for S$ 690.00. 

This is an extremely rare gold-filled Seiko Skyliner Calendar 6222-8000 in stunning condition; so, be unique and wear a watch that is almost impossible to source in such fine condition.