{"product_id":"seiko-5-actus-ss-6106-5440-automatik-november-1971-originalband-frisch-revidiert","title":"Seiko 5 Actus SS 6106-5440 – Automatic – November 1971 – Original bracelet - freshly serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1970s Seiko in its purest form: edgy, technical, and unmistakably Japanese.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko 5 Actus SS dates from \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e and belongs to a phase in which Seiko consciously designed its successful mechanical series to be more modern, sporty, and geometric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actus series was particularly aimed at a younger and more urban clientele. Instead of classic round dress watches, tonneau-shaped and angular cases, bold indices, and integrated-looking steel bracelets appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ref. \u003cstrong\u003e6106-5440\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly characteristic example of this design phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeiko 5 Actus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Actus\" was a more modern and design-oriented model line within the Seiko 5 family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the proven automatic caliber \u003cstrong\u003e6106\u003c\/strong\u003e works. It offers hour, minute, central seconds as well as day and date and belongs to the classic Seiko automatic movements of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actus series is an exemplary representation of the phase in which Seiko combined mechanical reliability with a significantly more progressive design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe TV Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of this watch is its almost square stainless steel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide case shape, the geometric flanks, and the deeply set black dial create that typical \"TV case\" look that became popular in both Japan and Europe in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black dial features bold applied baton indices. At 3 o'clock is the combined day\/date display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO 5 \/ ACTUS \/ SS \/ 23 JEWELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly attractive is the preserved original Seiko steel bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially with vintage Seikos, the original bracelet was often replaced over the decades. Here, the design unity of case and bracelet is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number is \u003cstrong\u003e1N3510\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the usual Seiko serial number system, the watch can be dated to \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis places it directly in the heyday of mechanical Seiko design of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch shows age-appropriate signs of wear on the case and bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black dial is attractively preserved and, together with the angular case, emphasizes the typical 1970s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch was acquired from a Japanese watchmaker and has just been \u003cstrong\u003efreshly serviced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko 5 Actus SS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6106-5440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1N3510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko 6106, Automatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, Minute, Central Seconds, Day, Date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e original Seiko stainless steel bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote on Water Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo current water resistance is guaranteed for this vintage watch. Due to its age, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54175687213394,"sku":"A328","price":649.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/52F62BFC-AE13-4253-8AC9-D6D21111479B.jpg?v=1785933926","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-5-actus-ss-6106-5440-automatik-november-1971-originalband-frisch-revidiert","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}