Seiko 5 sports watch 6119-6050 "Regatta" Automatic Sports Diver

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Seiko 5 sports 6119-6050
Movement : 6119 21 jewel
Age : Jan 1969
Case Size : 41mm
Case Thickness : 13.5mm
Lug to Lug : 44mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : used Seiko 5 watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS TO MENTION

- In pre-loved condition, with lots of wear from use

- Scratches on case and bezel

This rarely seen 6119-6050 from January of ‘69 is often attached to the "Rally" diver family of the same era, but is in fact something else altogether. Seiko’s only “Double Bezel” diver of the era, it features a bright cerulean and turquoise 12 hour inner bezel (with some slight paint loss), and an outer 60 minute count up in silver and black. Noteworthy of the outer bezel though, is that the 10 and 20 minute segments are highlighted in bright red. Though it has faded a bit over the last 50 years, the bright orange second hand can be easily spotted against the matte black dial with large, luminous markers now a little dull . The frosted hour and minute hands have developed rich brassy tones in places, and have been left original. It may boast a 70m "Proof" demarcation, but this layout is actually designed for use just above the water as a means to track times during high speed sailing races known as Regattas... Seiko’s first Regatta Timer is housed in a uniquely shaped case, 41mm in diameter, but with a much thinner profile than is typical of vintage Seiko divers. Flat surfaces, faceted lugs, and flared edges make for architecture with a clearly nautical nuance. It is completely original aside from a replacement crystal, and the case is unpolished with the original factory finishes still intact wearing its history with pride. The 6119 behind the dial is a solid built workhorse movement, and post service, it’s keeping great time. We’ve taken a slight punt and paired it with a red 20mm vegan strap and gently trimmed it to 19mm we think it  complements the colors around the dial, and offers comfort on the wrist. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a truly rare Seiko first to your line up.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

PERSONAL NOTE

This is a gorgeous looking watch, one that really wears its history with pride, a true piece of the past brought to the present just waiting for you to take it on into the future.