A sporty and increasingly collectible Seiko 5 Sports Ladies automatic from the early 2000s, featuring a bold black racing-inspired dial accented by a vibrant red and yellow minute track. Powered by Seiko’s reliable Caliber 4207, this Japan-made timepiece combines everyday practicality with distinctive motorsport-inspired styling. Its compact case, luminous details, and robust automatic movement make it an excellent choice for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Seiko sports watches.
Collector’s Note
This original Seiko 5 Sports Ladies (Ref. 4207-00V0) was manufactured in July 2000, based on the serial number. Unlike many ladies’ automatic watches of its era, it houses the 21-jewel Seiko Caliber 4207, offering both automatic and manual hand-winding capabilities. The striking black dial with its colourful racing-style chapter ring, LumiBrite markers, and vivid red seconds hand gives this model a unique sporting character rarely seen in women’s Seiko collections.
Specifications
* Brand: Seiko
* Collection: Seiko 5 Sports Ladies
* Reference: 4207-00V0
* Production Date: July 2000
* Serial Number: 070274
* Movement: Seiko Caliber 4207
* Jewels: 21 Jewels
* Movement Type: Automatic with Manual Hand-Winding
* Beat Rate: 21,600 BPH
* Power Reserve: Approximately 40 Hours
* Hacking Seconds: No
* Dial Colour: Black
* Dial Features: Red & yellow racing-style minute track, LumiBrite hour markers, red central seconds hand, day-date display at 3 o’clock
* Crystal: Hardlex Mineral Crystal
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Diameter: Approximately 26–28 mm (excluding crown)
* Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 32–34 mm
* Case Thickness: Approximately 10–10.5 mm
* Lug Width: Approximately 12 mm
* Case Back: Stainless Steel Screw Case Back
* Water Resistance: 100 Meters (10 BAR)
* Bracelet: Original Integrated Stainless Steel Bracelet
* Country of Manufacture: Japan
* Condition: Vintage Pre-Owned
Serial Number Decoding
* 0 → Production Year: 2000
* 7 → Production Month: July
* 0274 → Individual production sequence for the month
Why You’ll Love It
* Original Japan-made Seiko 5 Sports Ladies model
* Reliable Seiko Caliber 4207 automatic movement with manual winding
* Unique racing-inspired black dial with colourful chapter ring
* Compact sports design with 100m water resistance
* Original integrated bracelet
* An increasingly collectible ladies’ automatic from the early 2000s
Important Note: This is a vintage pre-owned watch. Minor signs of age and use are expected and add to its authentic vintage character. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.
