Seiko
1969 Seiko Automatic World Time (Ref. 6117-6010) Grey Dial
The Seiko World Time was debuted in 1964 when it was created specifically for the Tokyo summer Olympics, also named 'Games of the XVIII Olympiad'. It was an extremely expensive watch at the time, with a price tag of 12.00 Yen. The interior bezel features an eclectic array of a whopping 26 cities from around the globe, allowing the wearer to track two time zones simultaneously, and guaranteed to charm anyone with a passion for international travel. The coveted mechanical Seikos are highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts of this exceptional Japanese brand.
SPECS
| Stock # | SKOWT61176010 | |
| Brand | Seiko | |
| Style | World Time | |
| Model | 6117-6010 | |
| Serial | 91XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Grey | |
| Millimeters | 38 | |
| Strap | 2pc Handmade Leather Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The strong case exhibits honest signs of use and shows no notable signs of previous policing. The case retains its original unsigned crown. The case back retains its original serial and reference number engravings in clear and visible condition. The watch comes on a 2pc handmade leather strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The original grey sunburst dial is in excellent condition, showing only nominal elements of age. The inner rotating world-time bezel is also in great condition. The lume plots have achieved a soft green coloration that is common for Seiko's in this era, under UV light inspection the 6 o'clock plot exhibits minor lume loss. The original hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation when inspected under U.V. light.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is functioning perfectly and keeping time, previous service history is unknown.