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All Steel SEIKO Chronograph Speed Timer "Kakume" 6138-0030 Flyback with Large Case
This watch was SOLD at a Private Auction or to a Private Collector on September 13, 2017
Year: 1970 - 1979 Accessories: none Crystal: glass Dial Width: 33 mm Dial Height: 33 mm |
Movement: 21 jewels automatic Case: stainless steel Case Width: 42 mm without crown Case Height: 46 mm with lugs Case Number: 781168, 6138-0030 Movement Number: 6138B Band: stainless steel Band Width: 18 mm Band Length: 6.75 in (measures up to 8.5 in with case) |
This is an authentic Japanese-made 1970s SEIKO Chronograph Speed Timer "Kakume" 6138-0030 Automatic Watch with Day-Date.
- Original SEIKO Watch with AFTERMARKET bracelet & clasp!
- FEATURES: Flyback CHRONOGRAPH, Blue Dial, Quickset Day-Date
- STAINLESS STEEL: case, back, crowns, clasp & bracelet
- Notes on the DIAL: scattered light discoloration spots / marks
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
For sale, is a 1970's SEIKO Chronograph Speed Timer Kakume: the first fully integrated automatic chronograph with a column wheel & vertical clutch coupling mechanism.
It has a uniform steel anatomy, LARGE heavy case & an automatic movement with flyback & hand winding features. Its dial is a striking medley of colors: blue, red, orange, black & white.
This SEIKO Chronograph Speed Timer is widely known as the SEIKO Kakume, for having twin square sub-dials - "Kakume" is interpreted as "Square Eyes".
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): Running & keeping good time, though may need minor regulation.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
stainless steel case
stainless steel bezel with original tachymeter bezel insert/filler
satin blue
dial with white sub-dials
Notes on the DIAL: scattered light discoloration spots / marks
white bar hour markers
steel hour/minute hands; orange-coated second hand
quickset day-date
display window at 6 o'clock
painted white SEIKO
name logo, "CHRONOGRAPH" & "AUTOMATIC" at 9 o'clock
painted white ""JAPAN" & serial numbers at 6 o'clock
painted
white black/white grid
painted black sub-grids
original SEIKO
stainless steel crown & push-buttons
original SEIKO glass
crystal
aftermarket SEIKO stainless steel bracelet
Band Length: 6.75 in (measures up to 8.5 in with case)
aftermarket SEIKO stainless steel Fold-Over clasp
stainless steel case
back embossed with SEIKO name logo, "JAPAN", "WATER RESISTANT", "STAINLESS STEEL" & serial numbers
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage
Japanese-made SEIKO
21 jewels automatic movement - tested by
our experienced technician
