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Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch
By Seiko
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant & rarely seen Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 c1969 watch is proud to have ALL
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1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

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
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch Stock Number: CHW5421 Price
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1990s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel

Seiko 14k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko 14k white gold watch and bracelet, mechanical movement set with 8 diamonds full cut
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1970s Seiko Stainless Steel Blue Dial Jewel Mesh Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iconic, this 1970s Seiko Stainless Steel Jewel Watch with a blue face features a manual
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel, Stainless Steel

1970s Seiko Blue Oval Dial Steel Mesh Wristband Jewel Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
white dial and Seiko-stamped silver strap with safety chain present an elegant aesthetic. Japan
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel

Seiko Steel World Time Watch circa, 1970's in excellent Original Condition
By Seiko
Located in Long Beach, CA
largest watch manufacturers. Seiko watches are known for their accuracy, reliability, and stylish designs
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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 Stock Number: CHW5420 Price: £995.00 Original, working
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Materials

Steel

Vintage Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120
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Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Delux Day Date 39mm cal 7606A Automatic Gents' Watch c1964
By Seiko
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Simple, but timeless Seiko Sportsmatic 5 Delux ref 427970 dates from circa 1964 Shockproof, it is
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1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

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
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel

Seiko Chronograph Gen 1 Military Raf Chronograph 1990
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 Stock Number: CHW5331 Price: £995.00 Original, working
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1990s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Materials

Steel

Seiko Chronograph Gen 1 Military Raf Chronograph 1990
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1990 Watch Only Stock Number: CHW5274 Price: £995.00
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1990s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel

Seiko Stainless Steel Day Date Chronograph from 1990's
By Seiko
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seiko Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day Date Chrono / Reference 6002 METAL
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1990s Japanese Modernist Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Mens Seiko 5 Sports 6138-0049 Bullhead Chronograph Automatic 1970s RA373
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Mens Seiko 5 Sports 6138-0049 Bullhead Chronograph Automatic 1970s RA372
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Seiko Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape with Original Dial from 1970 / 80's
By Seiko
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seiko Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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1970s Japanese Modernist Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Seiko 5 stainless steel automatic men's watch.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
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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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Glass, Mirror, Plastic

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By Cartier
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Cartier Must model Tank watch in 925/1000 silver, ecru background with blue railway indexes and Roman numerals, quartz movement, blue exotic leather strap, Cartier folding clasp in s...
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1990s French Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Silver, Stainless Steel

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By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
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1930s French Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Vintage Swatch The Poet GP107 Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years-...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
By A. Kurz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a lovely black and gold scroll design. On the backside of the watch, there's an image...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Gold Plate

Breitling Men’s Colt Chronograph A53035 Stainless Steel Bracelet
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial 38mm Watch A53035. This Breitling timepiece features a stainless steel case with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a stainles...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds Russian Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910 Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with fine Diamonds and Rubies. Highly important and collectable item. Longines Sw...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Uni Compax 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch Manual Wind Movement Made in Switzerland Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy Small bracelet - fits up to a 6.2” wrist c....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974. Gold plated, brown bracelet. Brown dial. Indexes and gold needles. Date 3H. Mechanical movement. Warranty 1 year.
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1970s French Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Custom 3 Carat Ct Diamond Gucci G Chrono Chronograph Date Swiss Made Black Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci 101M G Chrono Swiss Made Black-dial 44mm Watch with box and booklet papers. Original Gucci Bezel customized hand-set with approx. 3.00 carats of natural genuin...
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2010s Swiss Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Diamond

Vintage Audax Watch Wristwear with Cream Dial in 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct Gold Audax Watch, In 9ct Gold Wristwear With Cream Dial Vintage 9ct gold Audax watch, with cream dial and arrow markers. In 9ct gold wristwear snake bracelet. Additiona...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

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Vintage Seiko Motorist Drivers Watch, 1960s
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Seiko Motorist Diashock Driver's Unique Wedge Shape Design Yellow Gold Plated with
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1960s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1982
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Seiko Automatic Gents Watch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage 36mm diameter automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Gold Plate

Vintage Seiko Reference 6106-8237 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Seiko Water 70m Resist Ref. 6106-8237 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial
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Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 39mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Blue Dial Ladies Seiko Automatic Watch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage mechanical/ automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Seiko 5 Sports 21 Jewels Date Automatic Watch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This pre-owned 45mm case diameter automatic watch is partly working but it keep stopping. it
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Chronograph Reference 6139-6002 Pepsi Bezel, 1976
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1976 Vintage Seiko Automatic Day - Date Chronograph Ref. 6139-6002 Stainless Steel watch with
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage Seiko DV Reference 6106-5559 with a Unique Case Shape, 1974
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1974 Vintage Seiko DX Ref. 6106-5559 Automatic Day-Date Stainless Steel watch with Original RARE
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage 1980s Seiko Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 6.5 inches bracelet pre-owned Ladies Watch is working and it is running well
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Seiko Vintage 6138-0049 Auto Watch Stainless Steel
By Seiko
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Seiko 6138-0049 Bullhead chronograph steel Japan auto watch. Auto w/ subseconds, date and
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20th Century Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Seiko Professional 300m Steel Black Dial Quartz Men Watch 7C46-7011
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel

Seiko Chronograph 6139-6002 auto watch stainless steel 41mm
By Seiko
Located in Surfside, FL
and chronograph. 41 mm case size. Ref 6139-6002.Circa 1970. Made in Japan, Fine Pre-owned Seiko Watch
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20th Century Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Chronograph Watch, Collection Sottsass for Seiko, Japan, 1993
By Seiko, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Sottsass, released in Japan by Seiko in 1993. Model SBBP015. Blue and black. A floating effect from colored
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

1970s/80s Seiko Bracelet Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
FREE UK and WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Vintage Rare Seiko Fancy Bracelet Stainless Steel Women’s Wrist
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Seiko Stainless Steel Automatic Sports Watch 6105-8000 w/ Rubber Band Feb 1969
By Seiko
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

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By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Seiko sport 150m pilot Flightmaster chronograph ref 7T34-6A00. Stainless steel, in good condition
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Watch, Collection Sottsass for Seiko, Japan, 1993
By Seiko, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
, released in Japan by Seiko in 1992. Yellow and burgundy face and blue hands. A floating effect from colored
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Quartz Gold Tone Retro Ladies Stretch Band Wrist Watch 971936
By Seiko
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Seiko Time Corp. Quartz womens gold tone wrist watch with gilded face. Base metal top
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1970s Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass Chronograph, Collection Sottsass for Seiko, Purple, Japan, 1993
By Seiko, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
, released in Japan by Seiko in 1992. Purple, black and white face. Teal second hand and tachymeter numbers
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

King SEIKO Stainless Steel Hi-beat Automatic Cal 5626 c. 1970's
By Seiko
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seiko. Beating at 28,800 bph, the watch was produced in 1974. The pencil lead hour and minute hands.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage Seiko Panda Chronograph Reference 6138-8020 Watch, 1977
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Watch
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Located in Carlisle, GB
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko Day-Date Reference 6119-7080 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Seiko Fieldmaster Contra JDM Titanium 1421 014A
By Seiko
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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1980s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Vintage Seiko Reference 6138-0011 UFO Chronograph, 1980
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980 Vintage Seiko UFO Ref. 6138-0011 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with White
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Seiko Stainless Steel Automatic Bull's-Head Chronograph circa 1970s
By Seiko
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Seiko stainless steel automatic "bull's-head" chronograph wristwatch, circa 1970s. Sloped "easy
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Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Collection Seiko Chronograph Wristwatch, 1st Ed., Japan, 1993
Located in Chicago, IL
, released exclusively in Japan by Seiko in 1992. Production of this collection was limited to a small number
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko 17 Jewels Mechanical Watch
By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage manual winding mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well
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1970s Japanese Vintage Seiko Watches Japan

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Stainless Steel

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By Seiko
Located in Carlisle, GB
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Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Seiko Automatic Wristwatch
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Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 38mm diameter vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is
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Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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