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How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?

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How can I tell if my Seiko watch is vintage?
Seiko watches include a few different identifying marks. Before 1970, serial numbers were seven digits, and limited-edition models had a piece number. Modern Seiko watches have a six-digit serial number, which includes the manufacturing date. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Seiko watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Seiko Rectangular Mechanical Ladies Watch 11-8349
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko rectangular shaped hand winding ladies watch ref 11-8349. Gold tone on a metal base
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

11 Vintage Ladies Wrist Watches Clip on LeCoultre Bulova Seiko ЧАЙКА
By Seiko
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 11 vintage ladies watches, ten standard wrist watches and one clip on watch. Lot includes
Category

Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Seiko King Date Hi-Beat 36mm Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch 5625-7070
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Japan Style: Classic Model: Seiko King Date Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Seiko 5 Sports 6138-0049 Bullhead Chronograph Automatic 1970s RA373
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 44mm wide, 15mm thick, in excellent vintage condition, case no.570593. 21-jeweled Seiko cal.6138B
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Mens Seiko 5 Sports 6138-0049 Bullhead Chronograph Automatic 1970s RA372
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 44mm wide, 15mm thick, in excellent vintage condition, case no.570227. 21-jeweled Seiko cal.6138B
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Makio Hasuike Midcentury Set of Make-Up and Storage Italian Boxes for Gedy, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Seiko, designing a series of watches for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. Since 1963 in Italy, he
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plastic

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