Vintage 1970 Seiko 5 Sports 6106-8560 Aug 1970 blue dial

Vintage 1970 Seiko 5 Sports 6106-8560 Aug 1970 blue dial

A real eye-catcher from the golden era of the Japanese sports watch: This Seiko 5 Sports “Water 70m Proof” (Ref. 6106-8560) from February 1970 combines a deep blue dial, a bright orange second hand and a strong tonneau case to create an irresistibly cool 70s look – and comes complete with the sought-after original stainless steel bracelet .

The blue sports dial: A light blue inner minute track sits atop the rich blue, complemented by applied indices coated with luminous material ( now no longer storing any light), the "SEIKO 5" shield, the signature "Sports / Water 70m Proof / 23 Jewels," and – as an unmistakable highlight – the orange seconds hand. This color combination makes the model one of the most attractive and sought-after vintage Seiko 5 Sports watches today.

Seiko 5 DNA: The name "5" stands for the five core features that made Seiko a global success starting in 1963: automatic movement, day/date display, water resistance, the signature recessed crown at the 4 o'clock position, and a robust case and strap. The "Sports" line was the sporty, water-resistant, diver-oriented version of this concept – designed for active, young wearers.

The movement: It is powered by the reliable Calibre 6106C from Seiko's Suwa manufacture – an automatic movement with 23 jewels, hacking seconds, 21,600 vibrations per hour, and a bilingual day/date display (Kanji/English) with a clever quick-set function via the crown (a light press changes the date, a full press changes the day of the week). The 6106 is among the most robust and durable Seiko automatic movements of its time.

Condition and Service: The watch is in very good, original condition with a vibrant, clear blue dial and sharp case contours. It runs perfectly. It comes with the original Seiko stainless steel bracelet – a rare and valuable bonus for these models, as the original bracelet is often missing.

Brand: Seiko

Model Seiko 5 Sports “Water 70m Proof”

Reference: 6106-8560 (Dial code 6106-8660t)

Caliber: Seiko 6106C, automatic, 23 jewels, 21,600 bph, hacking seconds, bilingual day/date (Kanji/English) with quickset

Production date: February 1970 (Serial number 08xxxx: Aug 1970)

Origin: Suwa Seikosha, Japan (lightning bolt “S” on the dial)

Case: Stainless steel, tonneau shape, "Waterproof" engraving on the bottom

Case size: approx. 40.5 × 43.8 mm

Height: 12 mm

Lug width: 18 mm

Bracelet: Aftermarket, stainless steel bracelet

Weight: approx. 98 g (including strap)

Dial: deep blue with light blue minute ring, luminous indices, orange second hand, day/date at 3 o'clock

Crown: Original crown at the 4 o'clock position (recessed)

Glass: Acrylic glass

Waterproof rating (originally): "Water 70m Proof" (no longer tested, no guarantee)

Condition:

Dial dark blue, clear and clean

The casing is very good, with sharp contours.

Note:

Despite the historic inscription "Water 70m Proof" on the case back, this vintage watch is not (or no longer) waterproof; water resistance is not guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.