1966 Seiko Divers "62MAS" Big Crown Automatic 38mm 6217-8001
We have here a lovely, honest 1966 Seiko Divers "62MAS" Big Crown 6217-8001. The letters MAS come from Seikomatic Selfdater; the Cal. 62 was fitted to the Seikomatic 8000 range, first released in 1965. Seiko saw an opportunity to capture the recreational and professional dive market, such as saturation divers and welders, at 150m water resistance; it was a true tool watch of its day. Its 38mm stainless steel case, large for its time, has a curved profile making it very comfortable on the wrist, and a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of 13mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. The edges of this example are surprisingly sharp for its age and use; on the right side is a large original signed “Big” crown. The ridged bezel has a black insert which has gone grey with 60-minute markings and a missing lume pip at 12 o’clock. A heavily domed acrylic crystal is fitted above the black dial, which has turned a shade of grey. Large applied baton markers with lume-infilled centres sit majestically above the dial, marking the hours. A date window is recessed at 3 o’clock. Broad baton hands with lume complemented by a centre seconds hand with a lume tip. At 12 o’clock, we have the applied Seiko motif "Automatic" underneath and at 6 o’clock ", Water 150 Proof Diashock 17 Jewels" completes this incredible vintage dive tool watch. On the reverse, there is a screw-down case back with the Seiko Dolphin in the centre. Inside, we have the automatic Seiko 6217A, 17 jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour, with a quick-set date. The watch comes paired with a well-suited 19mm leather strap with a pin buckle.
We have here a lovely, honest 1966 Seiko Divers "62MAS" Big Crown 6217-8001. The letters MAS come from Seikomatic Selfdater; the Cal. 62 was fitted to the Seikomatic 8000 range, first released in 1965. Seiko saw an opportunity to capture the recreational and professional dive market, such as saturation divers and welders, at 150m water resistance; it was a true tool watch of its day. Its 38mm stainless steel case, large for its time, has a curved profile making it very comfortable on the wrist, and a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of 13mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. The edges of this example are surprisingly sharp for its age and use; on the right side is a large original signed “Big” crown. The ridged bezel has a black insert which has gone grey with 60-minute markings and a missing lume pip at 12 o’clock. A heavily domed acrylic crystal is fitted above the black dial, which has turned a shade of grey. Large applied baton markers with lume-infilled centres sit majestically above the dial, marking the hours. A date window is recessed at 3 o’clock. Broad baton hands with lume complemented by a centre seconds hand with a lume tip. At 12 o’clock, we have the applied Seiko motif "Automatic" underneath and at 6 o’clock ", Water 150 Proof Diashock 17 Jewels" completes this incredible vintage dive tool watch. On the reverse, there is a screw-down case back with the Seiko Dolphin in the centre. Inside, we have the automatic Seiko 6217A, 17 jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour, with a quick-set date. The watch comes paired with a well-suited 19mm leather strap with a pin buckle.
Original: $5,026.20
-65%$5,026.20
$1,759.17Description
We have here a lovely, honest 1966 Seiko Divers "62MAS" Big Crown 6217-8001. The letters MAS come from Seikomatic Selfdater; the Cal. 62 was fitted to the Seikomatic 8000 range, first released in 1965. Seiko saw an opportunity to capture the recreational and professional dive market, such as saturation divers and welders, at 150m water resistance; it was a true tool watch of its day. Its 38mm stainless steel case, large for its time, has a curved profile making it very comfortable on the wrist, and a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of 13mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. The edges of this example are surprisingly sharp for its age and use; on the right side is a large original signed “Big” crown. The ridged bezel has a black insert which has gone grey with 60-minute markings and a missing lume pip at 12 o’clock. A heavily domed acrylic crystal is fitted above the black dial, which has turned a shade of grey. Large applied baton markers with lume-infilled centres sit majestically above the dial, marking the hours. A date window is recessed at 3 o’clock. Broad baton hands with lume complemented by a centre seconds hand with a lume tip. At 12 o’clock, we have the applied Seiko motif "Automatic" underneath and at 6 o’clock ", Water 150 Proof Diashock 17 Jewels" completes this incredible vintage dive tool watch. On the reverse, there is a screw-down case back with the Seiko Dolphin in the centre. Inside, we have the automatic Seiko 6217A, 17 jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour, with a quick-set date. The watch comes paired with a well-suited 19mm leather strap with a pin buckle.
