Vintage Seiko · Automatic · Day-Date
Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial
- Automatic
- Day-Date
- Seiko 5
- Charcoal dial
- Cushion case
- Stainless steel
One piece · available in store
Serviced & tested Honest vintage condition Inspect in store
A vintage Seiko 5 automatic watch with a dark charcoal dial, a day-date at 3 o'clock and a self-winding movement in a cushion steel case. One original vintage Seiko 5, serviced and tested, available to buy in store in Chennai.
At a glance
Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial is a vintage Seiko 5: a self-winding day-date automatic by Seiko with a dark charcoal dial in a cushion steel case. It shows the day and date at 3 o'clock and has honest vintage wear. One original piece, available to buy in store at Clock House in north Chennai. Ask us for the price.
Specifications
- Brand
- Seiko
- Model
- Seiko 5
- Type
- Automatic self-winding day-date watch
- Movement
- Seiko automatic, 6119 / 7009 family (exact caliber read from the caseback in store)
- Jewels
- 17 to 21 (caliber-dependent)
- Beat rate
- 21,600 vph
- Functions
- Hours, minutes, central seconds, day and date at 3 o'clock
- Dial
- a dark charcoal dial
- Case
- Cushion, stainless steel
- Crown
- Recessed crown at 4 o'clock (a Seiko 5 trait)
- Era
- Vintage; build date read from the caseback serial in store
- Condition
- Honest vintage wear, original and unrestored
More about this Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial
What a Seiko 5 is
Seiko launched the Seiko 5 in 1963 as a tough, affordable automatic for everyday wear. The 5 stands for five guaranteed attributes: an automatic movement, a day-date displayed together at 3 o'clock, water resistance, a recessed crown at 4 o'clock, and a durable case and bracelet.
It became one of the most successful watch lines in history and is the usual entry point into vintage Seiko: honest, reliable and still very wearable.
Caliber and dating
Vintage Seiko 5s are dated from the caseback: a caliber-case code (such as 7009-3170) and a six-digit serial whose first digits give the year and month. The key vintage calibers are the 6119 (late 1960s-1970s), the 7009 and 6309 (late 1970s-1980s) and the 7S26 (1990s on). We read the exact caliber and build date from this watch's caseback in store.
The Seiko story behind this watch
Japan's everyday automatic
Seiko built the Seiko 5 to be tough, accurate and affordable, and made it in enormous numbers from 1963 onward. It put a reliable automatic on millions of wrists worldwide and remains the most popular way into vintage Seiko collecting.
Value comes down to originality and condition: a clean, original dial and a smoothly running movement matter more than anything.
Automatic, day-date and built to be worn: the Seiko 5 is the everyday vintage automatic.
Condition & authenticity
Honest vintage, openly described
- Honest vintage wear: the case and dial carry age. Seiko 5s were made in huge numbers, so condition and originality drive value.
- We check in store that the movement runs and self-winds, the day-date changes correctly, and the dial, hands and chapter ring are original (redials and swapped dials exist on these).
- The bracelet may be a later replacement. The caseback is worn, so we read the caliber-case code and serial in person and tell you the exact reference and build date rather than guess.
- Water resistance on a watch this age is historical labelling only.
In detail
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Questions about the Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial
Good to know
What is the Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial?+
It is a vintage Seiko 5 automatic watch: a self-winding day-date by Seiko with the line's signature recessed crown at 4 o'clock. The Seiko 5 is Seiko's tough, affordable everyday automatic, made from 1963 onward.
Is the Seiko 5 automatic?+
Yes. The Seiko 5 is an automatic (self-winding) watch with a day-date. Vintage examples use calibers such as the 6119, 7009 and 6309; we read the exact caliber from the caseback in store.
How much is a vintage Seiko 5 worth and what is the price?+
Vintage Seiko 5 prices depend on condition, originality and the specific reference. We do not publish the price online. Message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop for the price and an honest quote on this exact piece.
Where can I buy a vintage Seiko watch in Chennai?+
We sell vintage Seiko and other watches in store at Clock House in Kodungaiyur, north Chennai. This Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial is in stock now. Message us on WhatsApp or visit the shop.
Can you service my vintage Seiko 5?+
Yes. We service and restore vintage watches, including Seiko 5 automatics, at our Kodungaiyur workshop in north Chennai. We quote the work before we begin.
Interested in this Seiko 5 Charcoal Dial?
One piece, in store in Vyasarpadi, north Chennai. Message us and ask for a quote, or come in to see it.