Birthday Watch December 1970! Seiko 5 Actus 6106-7480 SS SUWA 23J Automatic Watch

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

Make: Seiko
Type: Automatic
Model: Actus 5
Year of Production: December 1970
Movement: 6106
BPH: 21,600
Number of Jewels: 23
Hand and Dial: 3D Baton Silver / Black Indices and Dauphine Hands
Width: 38mm
Lug to Lug Height: 42mm
Thickness: 11mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Bracelet: Brand-New Hi-Quality Genuine Leather Strap with Silver Buckle
Pouch / Box: Brand-New EVA Type Zipper Pouch

According to most reliable online sites, Seiko introduced the 6106 movement in 1967.

As most Seiko die-hard fans know, the Seiko Actus was manufactured and assembled in Japan and solely meant for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).

The Seiko 5 Actus was manufactured in both SUWA and DAINI factories because both factories competed against one another (think Apple and Macintosh) that brought out the best designs and movements during that era.

For Seiko Collectors and Vintage fans, this is a highly sort after December 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS SUWA 6106-7480 Automatic Dress Watch in pristine condition.

The sunburst silvery-ivory dial, baton style silver indices, hands, day/date window and case are in immaculate condition after a good clean-up, so too the case and original glass albeit a few minor scratches that are barely noticeable.

The crown is located at its traditional 4H position and is nicely tucked away to prevent damage or snags yet easily accessible. The date quickset works as it should by pushing the crown in for adjustment.

The Day is in Kanji and English, cool!

Its movement was carefully stripped, cleaned, oiled, re-assembled and basic calibration conducted in August 2022. It should be able to operate unhindered until the next servicing thereby providing the owner a peace of mind.

Equipped with the famous 6106 movement, it has 23 jewels and operates at 21,600 beats an hour giving it an extremely high level of accuracy. The time-grapher shows excellent readings of +3 seconds every 24 hours and amplitude of 188 with a relatively straight line! Such readings are 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, excellent power reserve, the meticulous care provided over the years, and the painstaking calibration conducted.

The case width and height are approximately 38mm (w/o crown), and 42mm respectively. The lug width is 18mm and strap length is 21cm, thus suitable for men and the modern women.

A beautiful maroon genuine leather strap with matching stitching is provided to enhance the colour of the case and dial.

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.

The pictures provided shows the watch in immaculate 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, so a simple aftermarket box / pouch will be provided instead.

This watch will make a beautiful birthday present for that special someone born in December 1970, and its value will appreciate over time.

Bear in mind that this watch has seen many of the previous owners’ ups and downs in life, and should be cherished and well taken care of for the next generation to savour such engineering beauty.

This is a truly magnificent December 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SUWA in stunning condition; so, be unique and use something that is almost impossible to source.