Vintage circa 1970s Seiko Automatic Hi-Beat Ladies Watch Ref 2206-0840R Blue Dial Day-Date 17 Jewels

Lot description — Sphere Auctions LLC

This is a vintage Seiko ladies automatic Hi-Beat wristwatch, reference 2206-0840R, powered by caliber 2206A — a 17-jewel Hi-Beat automatic movement with quickset day-date, confirmed by the exhibition caseback which displays the movement plate marked "Seventeen 2206A, 17 Jewels Japan, Unadjusted." The case back is stamped "Seiko Water Resistant, 6N025, Japan-A, Stainless Steel, 2206-0118." The dial is a deep blue sunburst with a fine linen texture, applied gold-tone rectangular indices, sweep seconds hand, and a dual-window day-date display reading TUE/17 in English. "Seiko Automatic, 17 Jewels Hi-Beat" and the reference "Japan 2206-0840R" are printed on the dial. The round stainless steel case measures 24.62mm per digital calipers. The original signed Seiko stainless steel jubilee-style bracelet with reference Z506 and signed deployment clasp is present and intact.The Seiko 2206A Hi-Beat ladies automatic is a well-regarded vintage caliber from the early 1970s, and the blue linen sunburst dial is a desirable and visually striking variant. The watch starts and stops and would benefit from a service to restore reliable running. Sold in its current condition. The movement is mechanical automatic and will require professional service for consistent performance.This listing is for the watch as shown. All items sold in their current condition. No returns. The seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the ongoing running condition of any mechanical timepiece.