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Good questions
The 6217-7000 was released during the calendar year of 1964. The 6217-7010 began release in 1965. As mentioned in my first post, there are slight differences between these two models (something I forgot to mention was that the -7000 is a pop caseback whereas the 7010 is a screwback).
Somewhat relatedly, but in a different family line, the "62MAS" Diver series ref 6217-8000 was launched in 1965 (although production seems to have ramped up significantly in '66) .
Back to the World Time --- the 6217-7010 was phased out in 1968 and replaced with the 6117 series that same year, which includes references 6117-6010, 6117-6400, 6117-6409, 6117-8000. These all have 6217-7000 "DNA" but as you will see, can very significantly from the original design.
I don't have knowledge of production numbers. I wish I did. I will try to find out what I can on this, especially for the 6217-7000.
These early World Timers are great. Love them. I'm wondering if Seiko will release something special for the 2020 Olympics....
Cheers,
Matt
Matt
A Closer Look At Seiko's First GMT - World Time 6217
In 1964, to commemorate the Tokyo Olympics of that year, the official timekeeper Suwa Seiko launched its first World Time watch - "know the time everywhere on earth, instantly" read the advertising campaigns. The watch bore an Olympic flame motif on its c...
Fantastic Post Matt...
I really enjoyed it especially the wrist shot with your Dad, will be bookmarking this as essential reading. HAGWE, S
Great read, Matt!
Thanks for the research and wonderful story-telling. Didn't know this. 62 movement is the variation of the one SEIKO announced the "re-issue" with the modern movement. Crown at 4 o'clock is the common character. I will look at this watch with different ey...
Thanks Ken!
Yes indeed, interesting history and relationship between Seiko lines. Hope to see you soon, Matt
Nice watches and great post
thank you for filling us in on this exotic corner of Seiko's production. I really appreciate hearing from people who know their stuff. Cheers, Cazalea
Thank you, sensei!
Indeed, one of the best things about being a Seiko fan is that there are so many of these exotic corners to explore. Cheers, Matt
Great post
Hi Really enjoyed you post - lots of info. Does add fuel to the fire of getting another vintage Seiko to go with my Bellmatic. Do you know how long they produced it for and any production numbers? Cheers JML
Good questions
The 6217-7000 was released during the calendar year of 1964. The 6217-7010 began release in 1965. As mentioned in my first post, there are slight differences between these two models (something I forgot to mention was that the -7000 is a pop caseback wher...
Fabulous article
Thanks a lot for the very informative and very interesting article. Especially for us in Europe, where the more exciting Seiko and Grand Seiko models were often kept away in the past :)
First seen on Wrist Scan, and finally, here . . .
. . . where I should've seen it last week! This Seiko has an ineffable quality about it; I don't know quite why, but I like it a lot. Another one to add to the list! Thanks, Matt . . . that was quite an effort to devote to a watch with such a low profile....
A hidden gem :)
Hi Art, Thank you for the kind words. Yes indeed, these first generation World Times are real Seiko hidden gems. Cheers, Matt
