Post by vmaxnl on Jan 18, 2023 14:39:28 GMT -8
I think, it is time to talk about Seikomatics. To me these are the most appealing watches Seiko ever made. The 60's were the top of their design, and most of the Seikomatics can still hold up in design nowadays.
I got quite some Seikomatics, about 23 pieces.
I will start with my favorits, the Seikomatic Weekdater 33 juwels. This was the first Weekdater Seiko made. And to me the most beautifull version, they ever designed. I Like the Seikomatic logo, the wunderfull sunburst dial, and the hidden crown design.
Seikomatic Weekdater J13080 (1963)
Seikomatic Weekdater J13080 (1964) - Note the different markers to the '64 model. They have now equal length as the 12 o'clock marker.
I got a 2nd J13080 of 1963 in less shape:
And then there is the SGP-version, the 40898 (1964)
The 33 juwels Weekdaters were replaced by the 6206, which is the basically the same movement but now with 26 juwels.
Seikomatic Weekdater 6206-8130 (1965) - Note the Kanji day-wheel.
Seikomatic Weekdater 6206-8980 (1964) - This is a rare version, because of the luminous hands and inner bezel. This is original, not a mod! I saw a similar watch once on the internet, and once in an old advertisement!
My least favorite, the Seiko Business 6206-8010 (1966)
And then there are the 6218-versions. Both different in design, same movement. Strangely this movement is not higher ranked than the 6216, despite having a higher number.
Seikomatic 6218-8971 (1966)
Seikomatic Weekdater 6218-8950 (1965)
The higher ranked, and to me one of the best designs ever made: The Seikomatic 6216-9000 (also called Baby-GS)
Seikomatic 6216-9000 (1965) - Font is thinner, no medallion on the back, just the dolfin with crown.
Seikomatic 6216-9000 (1966) - Thicker font, steel medallion with dolphin and crown on the back
The ultimate Seikomatic: The Seikomatic Chronometer 6246-9000 (1965) - This is equal to the 62GS, which was renamed from Seikomatic to Grand Seiko.
Still here? Still not ready, but hang on!
In 1962 there was also a high ranking Seikomatic, the J13060, having a 395 movement with 39 juwels.
Seikomatic J13060 (1962)
The Seikomatic Self-Dater 15022 (1963) - 394 movement, 24 juwels
Seikomatic Silverwave J12082 (1961) - The first attempt from Seiko to build a dive watch with internal turning bezel. 603 movement 20 juwels
Seikomatic J13044E (1966) 20 juwels - 603 movement
Seikomatic 15007DE (1962) - 20 juwels 603 movement
Seikomatic 15031DE (1963) - 30 juwels 603 movement
Now a complete other line of Seikomatics, also known as the Seikomatic-R. These had the 8305 movement, but was first know as the 840 movement
This Seikomatic Slimdate 841990 (1064) does have this 840 movement, 30 juwels.
And now some twins, but as most twin, a minor difference...
Seikomatic-R 8305-8050 (1967)
Seikomatic-R 8305-8051 (1968) - Can't really see, what the difference is. Both have a one piece case.
And the last 2, the Seikomatic-R 8305-1000 Sealion M77 (1965) - This one got a beautiful silver-blue shine on the dial, very hard to get on the picture. These watches had a very funny way of luminosity. The strange bullet shaped markers have lumious material on the back, and the closed hands have also luminous material on the back. The idea was, the silver dial would reflect enough light to charge the lumen... But in time the lumen faded, a bit of shame. Would like to see that effect again.
Seikomatic-R 8305-1010 (1967)
So, that's it for my Seikomatics. Thank you for reading this long, and I hope you enjoyed it. Please feel welcome to post your Seikomatics to this thread!