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Condition
This is a rare version of the arnie. Production numbers are unknown. The watch keeps excellent time. The original case has no dents or scratches. The dial and hands are in excellent original condition. The crystal is new sapphire replacement and scratch free. The shroud stainless steel with a PVD coating. The bezel insert is original and clicks both ways as it should. The strap is a new Seiko OEM flat vent strap with new fat spring bars. The case has been thoroughly cleaned.
All functions work perfectly including the light, alarm and both push buttons. New battery Aug 2017.
Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Model: H558-500A
Year: Circa Dec 1984
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 46mm (excluding crown)
Thickness: 12mm
Lug width: 22mm
Crown: Screw down
Bezel: Bi-directional, indexed w/60 clicks
Crystal: Hardlex
Caliber: Quartz H558
Water resistance: 150m
Box & papers: None
Heritage
The Seiko H558-5000/9/A was the first dive watch to have a hybrid analogue digital setup with digital alarm chronograph functions. The watch was later called "Arnie" since Arnold Schwarzenegger wore it in “Commando”(1985) and “Predator”(1987). In order to build a watch that was rugged enough for the toughest adventures Seiko engineers tested it to -40°C and up to +60°C. The watch was used on expeditions to the North and South Poles as well as by an international team of explorers that climbed Mount Everest in 1988.
With other features such as three time zones, chronograph, alarm and backlight, the H558-5000/9 is also a great ‘tool’ watch.
Asking: $1075 shipped
This is a rare version of the arnie. Production numbers are unknown. The watch keeps excellent time. The original case has no dents or scratches. The dial and hands are in excellent original condition. The crystal is new sapphire replacement and scratch free. The shroud stainless steel with a PVD coating. The bezel insert is original and clicks both ways as it should. The strap is a new Seiko OEM flat vent strap with new fat spring bars. The case has been thoroughly cleaned.
All functions work perfectly including the light, alarm and both push buttons. New battery Aug 2017.
Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Model: H558-500A
Year: Circa Dec 1984
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 46mm (excluding crown)
Thickness: 12mm
Lug width: 22mm
Crown: Screw down
Bezel: Bi-directional, indexed w/60 clicks
Crystal: Hardlex
Caliber: Quartz H558
Water resistance: 150m
Box & papers: None
Heritage
The Seiko H558-5000/9/A was the first dive watch to have a hybrid analogue digital setup with digital alarm chronograph functions. The watch was later called "Arnie" since Arnold Schwarzenegger wore it in “Commando”(1985) and “Predator”(1987). In order to build a watch that was rugged enough for the toughest adventures Seiko engineers tested it to -40°C and up to +60°C. The watch was used on expeditions to the North and South Poles as well as by an international team of explorers that climbed Mount Everest in 1988.
With other features such as three time zones, chronograph, alarm and backlight, the H558-5000/9 is also a great ‘tool’ watch.
Asking: $1075 shipped
