Rare and distinctive, this 1968 Seiko 5 presents beautifully with near mint dial and hands, glass is polished, looks new.

The iridescent white  dial is near mint with superbly finished, bold index markers and date window. The hands are also beautifully finished and show no signs of aging. 

The 6119 movement is, in my opinion, one Seiko's finest ever. It is pristine, has just been professionally overhauled/serviced and functions perfectly.

Included is the presentation box pictured.

Calibre number 6119A
Case number 6119-8020
Serial number 8114340
Dial ref. 6119-8020T AD

Overhaul/Service Explained 

I am often asked about what an overhaul entails. So I have started adding a photo of the movement, disassembled ready to go through the cleaning machine. All old dried up lubricants, crud and anything else that shouldn't be there is cleaned away. Then, the movement is reassembled, lubricated, adjustments made and regulated. Routinely, the back and the crown seals are replaced (where possible) as are the spring lugs. The case is lightly re-finished if necessary. Also the glass is re-polished if required and possible.

Customer satisfaction is our priority.

This watch been passionately and professionally overhauled and is guaranteed for 90 days from date of purchase.

If there is any problem with your purchase, please contact us and it will be sorted or your money will be refunded.

Water resistance and accidental damage is not guaranteed.


SEIKO 5 HISTORY (provided by a colleague trading on Ebay as market*master):

First released in late 1963 the Original Seiko 5  is a modified SEIKO SPORTSMATIC.

Seiko decided they needed an affordable watch that was versatile and durable. An everyday device that could handle a wide variety of different situations and environments. So was born the '5' concept.

The '5' came from the 5 features they wanted to incorporate into the watch.

These were:

1. Automatic winding

2. Day/date display

3. Water resistance

4. Recessed crown at the 4 o’clock position

5. Integrated metal bracelet

The '5' was an immediate success and has gone on to become the most successful line of mechanical watches in history.


International buyers; Postage cost includes insurance. The purchaser is responsible for any import duty and/or taxes. Please be aware that, in recent times, international postage is experiencing longer than usual delays. 

About vintage mechanical watches:

A vintage mechanical watch will not perform like a modern quartz (electronic) watch. It is not ideal as a daily wearer. It should be treated for what it is, something old, classical and special.  Treat it as you would a vintage car - not ideal to use as a “daily driver”. Keep it in the condition at which you bought it and it will hold or, indeed, increase its value. Use it every day and it will go backwards.

About Me:

I am a born again watchmaker! I finished my apprenticeship in 1973 having completed technical training at the RMIT, Melbourne. In the early 80s I went into retail (jewellery and watches). About 25 years ago I realised that the watches that once were common had become rare and I began to appreciate their beauty both in style and mechanically. That’s when I started collecting classics. When covid hit, I retired from retail, set up a workshop at home, regained my skills and am now restoring classics with a passion.