A striking example of early-1980s Seiko design, this vintage Seiko 5 Automatic features the highly collectible TV-shaped cushion case paired with a rich blue-to-black gradient dial. The distinctive inner 24-hour chapter ring, recessed 4 o’clock crown, and robust automatic movement embody the bold styling and everyday reliability that made Seiko 5 models popular worldwide. Produced in May 1982, this piece captures the unique transition period when Seiko experimented with geometric case designs while maintaining its reputation for dependable automatic watchmaking.
Dial retains its attractive blue gradient appearance with vintage character.
Case shows signs of age and use consistent with a watch from the early 1980s.
Crystal and bracelet display normal wear marks expected from vintage use.
Seiko-signed bracelet fitted to the watch; likely a period replacement rather than the exact factory-issued bracelet for this reference.
Important Note
This is a vintage timepiece. Minor cosmetic wear, ageing marks, and variations in accuracy are normal characteristics of watches of this age. The bracelet fitted to the watch is a Seiko-signed bracelet believed to be a later period replacement and may not be the original factory-issued bracelet supplied with this specific reference.
