Seiko 5126-6010 JDM "Seiko 5 Silver Sports" Proof/Proof

While not a true dive watch, the Seiko 5 Sports models with 70m water resistance and rotating bezel was marketed to the growing water sports enthusiasts of the late 60s. This May 1969 Seiko 5126 manufactured for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) was purchased from our friends at @twovintageseikos. It was then serviced by @clocksavant in November 2018. You can read about Eric’s service on this watch here.

“The Seiko 5126 movement comes from the Seiko 5100 range of automatic movements produced in the Daini factory between 1969 and 1971 for the Japanese domestic market. Compared to many other Seiko models, the 5126 is relatively rare with fewer good examples and virtually no new old stock parts available. The 5126 is different from many other Seiko movements. It has more parts and complexity in its automatic and setting mechanisms. The automatic mechanism is a bit more “Swiss” in design. The quickset mechanism has some unusual layered spring-driven sliding components that, in some ways, remind me more of a chronograph than a setting mechanism. When properly serviced the Seiko 5126 can provide excellent accuracy and amplitude and this watch is now running extremely well once again.”

Watch is all original including its original Seiko razor bracelet sized 7.5+”. The bracelet is missing one medium sized link as can be seen in photos.