Seiko - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN Hong Kong Monday, November 26, 2018 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Seiko
    Year: Circa 1967
    Reference No: 6215-7000
    Movement No: 003’008
    Case No: 7’600’282
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 6215A, 35 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Seiko buckle
    Dimensions: 44 mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    One of the most well-loved brands amongst watch enthusiasts, the Japanese manufacturer Seiko is best known for its precision, innovative spirit and supreme craftsmanship. Seiko’s development of diver’s watches started in the 1960s, during the time when the manufacturer decided to develop a wristwatch that could withstand the pressures of the deep waters to help them compete with the Swiss watchmaking brands.

    In 1967, Seiko released the reference 6215-7000 which features water resistance up to 300 meters. For this model, Seiko incorporated a monobloc case as well as a screw down crown to protect the watch. The winding crown was moved to 4 o’clock, giving some unique personality to the watch. Compared to the earlier models, the hands of the watch are thicker and contain more luminous material. Due to technical complexity, the reference 6215-7000 was in production for approximately 1 year only, making the watch extremely rare in the secondary market. Highly collectable and coveted by collectors, the present lot offers an exclusive opportunity for watch connoisseurs to possess a fine piece of Japanese mastery.

1045

Ref. 6215-7000
A fine and very rare stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with date and sweep center seconds

Circa 1967
44 mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 80,000 
€5,500-8,800
$6,400-10,300

Sold for HK$137,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018