Seiko
Vintage Seiko 6619-8060 MACV SOG Sportsmatic 5 Men's Automatic Wristwatch Steel
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Product Description
- Item: Wristwatch
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: MACV SOG Sportsmatic 5
- Reference: 6619-8060
- Movement: Automatic
- Case Material: Steel
- Production Year: 1967
- Country: Japan
- Gender: Men's
- Band Material: Green NATO
Product Measurements
- Diameter: 36.5mm
- Lug Width: 19mm
- Lug to Lug: 42mm
- Thickness: 12 mm
Product Condition
- Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.
- Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. Fast 156 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 175, Beat Error 3.9
- Case: There are scratches on the case.
- Dial: The dial has spotting. Grey
- Band: The band is not original.
- Additional Information: The Seiko Sportsmatic 6619-8060 is a vintage 1960s automatic wristwatch known for its "sterile" or non-branded design, which was famously used by covert operations teams like MACV-SOG during the Vietnam War. Key features include an automatic 6619 caliber movement with 21 jewels, a stainless steel case (often 36-37mm), and a day-date display. The lume has slight spotting.
About the brand: A beloved brand amongst watch collectors, Seiko watches have consistently offered great watches at an affordable price. Founded in 1881 - the Japanese brand has become famous for iconic watches such as their divers, sports chronographs and industry leading quartz watches. Watches like the 6105 “Captain Willard” and the 6139 “Pogue” adorn their vintage lineup of notable historic pieces. Today, the brand enjoys popularity across a wide range of models and price points, and is found in many watch collections the world over.