$40 Pawn shop find from 6 1/2 years ago rarely worn, mounted on a Neo-vintage Patek Philippe crocodile strap. Reference 6619-9990 Goldtone Automatic “Diashock” 21 Jewels on dial. 37mm case. Caseback shows Seiko 5 Shield and mentions “Waterproof.” 59 year ...
Bought this Seiko 5 in early 1969 from a small jeweller in Changi village when I was flying into and out of Singapore on C130's. Ref: 6119B movement and 7100 on the case's back. Original bracelet, dial and hands. Was very accurate when new and was thus a ...