FS: Seiko 6217-8000 aka 62MAS Big Crown Diver

morethan1

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Condition

This is a 62MAS with a NOS big crown. The dial is in ok to good condition, the hour markers are showing some corrosion. There lacker near S has come off. The hands are original condition, the seconds hand doesn’t have any lume, the minute hand has some lume missing. The dial has not been relumed. The crystal is original and in excellent shape.

The case shows some scratches but is in good overall condition. The caseback markings are still visible. The bezel rotates nicely both ways as it should. The bezel insert shows some wear but in good condition. the bezel turns easily both ways as it should. The watch comes on a lightly used MOD DEP SUB Tropic strap. The watch has undergone a complete strip and service.

Specifications

Brand: Seiko
Model: 6217-8000
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 37mm (excluding crown)
Thickness: 12mm
Lug width: 19mm
Crown: Non-screw down
Bezel: Bi-directional, no clicks
Crystal: Hardlex
Caliber: Automatic 6217
Water resistance: 150m
Box & papers: None

Heritage

The 6217-8000/1, or 62MAS (autoMAtic Selfdater) was the first professional diver from Seiko in 1965. It started the diver series for Seiko that continues till today. It was the first diver in Seiko’s lineup to feature an external rotating bezel, and a water resistance of 150 meters. It has recently been re-issued by Seiko with a limited run of 2000 units (Ref.SLA017).


Asking: $3000 shipped

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