WITHDRAWN: Vintage Seiko Automatic Date 7005-8042

Nick9

Platinum Member
Hi, all.

I don't collect vintage Seiko watches. Some of you do, and so might like this one. That's why I bought it, and it's a recent buy.

It is a collectible reference 7005-8042, serial number is 242182, circa 1972.

Really nice black dial with interesting wedge-shaped markers that catch the light. I can't find any flaws in the dial with my loupe. The writing at 6 says "JAPAN 7005 8060 R AD".

The case is 37 mm across, and 43 mm lug to lug. Original case facets are there; it shows no signs of polishing. Lots of small scratches and a few small dings. The choice to polish or not is yours.

The movement is an automatic Seiko 7005A, with centre seconds and QUICKSET date. I believe this movement can be both hand wound and automatic. It is keeping reasonably good time--losing perhaps 30 seconds/day. That might improve; I don't think this watch has been used for some time. But it holds power overnight without winding, and the QUICKSET date works perfectly. No idea about service history.

The crystal was a real mess. I was able to get most (!) of the scratches out with a lot of Polywatch, but there is a crack on the edge at 1 o'clock. Again, up to the buyer to decide on a generic vs OEM Seiko replacement; both are readily available.

So, nice vintage watch, collectible and wearable. I'm including a NOS vintage black strap (not pictured) and keeping the NATO.

Because it's a bit of a "project", I'm expecting only $95, net to me. Please add $20 for tracked ExpressPost if you are outside Ottawa. Payment by EFT please, and of course you can send it back in three days (at your expense) for a refund if not as described. Lots of positive references on CWC as both buyer and seller.

Thanks for looking, and thanks CWC.
 

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Nick9

Platinum Member
Finally, a bright sunny day here in Ottawa. The dial is deep, deep, deep BLUE--not black.
 

Nick9

Platinum Member
Yikes. No Seiko guy interested? I've been wearing this and although the timekeeping is still off by 30 seconds/day or so (regulation?), it won't be the end of the world if this ends up as MY project. But why should I have all the fun?

So, I'll keep it available for a while longer. Thanks for looking!
 

Nick9

Platinum Member
Uh oh. I started reading up on this guy. According to the Ranfft database, this movement does NOT hand wind.

Bump to the top and thanks for looking.
 

Nick9

Platinum Member
I have moved this watch into my "get this fixed" pile. It will stay in the pile until my watchmaker is once again open, and then off it goes, along with two others.

I guess your opportunity to make this YOUR fun project depends on Doug Ford, LOL.

Thanks again for looking, stay safe.
 

Nick9

Platinum Member
Looks like this social distancing could go on for quite a while.

Meanwhile, I have become a Seiko 7005-8042 fan. I'm going to keep it and get it fixed. Maybe it will come back here, down the road, in full glory and fine running order.

Anyway, withdrawn. Thanks.
 
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