Seiko 5 sports watch 6119-6050 "Regatta" Sports Diver Vintage 1969

SPECIFICATION

Reference : 6119-6050
Movement : 6119 21 jewel
Age : Feb 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 great preowned condition, with some signs of wear
  
• Case and bezel have some scratches and marks 
  
• Hour and minute hands have patinaed
• English and Kanji day wheel 
  
• Fully serviced movement
  
• Paired with brushed steel bracelet that will fit up to a 7 3/4 inch wrist

THE WATCH

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, 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. The bright orange second hand can be easily spotted against the matte black dial with large, luminous markers. The frosted hour and minute hands have patina, but 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 paired the Regatta with a brushed steel bracelet that we think really compliments this watch. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a truly rare Seiko first to your line up.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

OUR THOUGHTS

This is a gorgeous looking watch, one that really wears its history with pride, well at home in the modern day and is a real talking piece amongst aficionados. Fully serviced this is a true piece of the past brought to the present just waiting for you to take it on into the future.