RARE Vintage Seiko 5 DX 6106-8131

Made in Japan in November 1978

Dial: Great condition, original silver sunburst with raised silver bar hour markers, never repainted

Case: Excellent condition, stainless steel, please see pictures and video

Crystal: Great condition, generally scratch free

Strap Material: Crocodile imprint leather

Strap Colour: Blue

Strap Lengths: Both straps will fit up to a 7.5” wrist

Extra strap: Brown Leather strap with stainless steel buckle

Lug width: 18mm

The "DX" stands for "De Luxe," indicating a higher end offering from Seiko

Case Size: 38mm including crown x 41mm lug to lug

Movement: Original and correct. The watch has an automatic movement and has been serviced and tested and is running excellently and within spec.

The movement is the 25-jewel Seiko caliber 6106, known for its quality and reliability

After testing the watch was 13 seconds fast over a 24-hour period. It is normal for watches to run slightly fast immediately after a service and then gradually slow down over the following months and years.

Service: This Watch was professionally serviced by my expert watchmaker and has photo evidence of this. Also, in the pictures you can see the results from the time graph machine. Serviced September 2025

Video Proof: Video of the watch functioning perfectly is available below

Click the video above showing the Day/Date function working perfectly

Please follow the Day/Date and time setting instruction exactly and if you don't know how to operate these functions visit a professional watchmaker or message me directly first.

If you are not confident and experienced using a Day/Date watch 

watch the below video and message us first.

If you don't know how to operate the Day/Date function it will break the watch

If you return the watch with a broken Day/Date function, there will be a 25% restocking fee

Timepiece may have hair scratches

Vintage watches are not waterproof

The second hand may not always line up with the second track on vintage watches

Measurements are approximate

Colours are approximate depending on light, monitor settings, time of the day or people's perception of colours, backgrounds and camera angles

Images are kindly provided by Vintage Watch Street, used with their permission. We appreciate their exceptional photography that beautifully showcases the watches we offer at UK Vintage Watch Ltd.

Shipping

Free UK delivery via Royal Mail, NEXT DAY DELIVERY!

For Europe, delivery typically takes 3-5 working days and costs £20.

Worldwide shipping usually arrives within 5-7 working days at a cost of £20.

USA - Tariff and Shipping Notice (ALL INCLUSIVE SHIPPING)

Due to recent changes in US law, all orders shipped to the USA include an estimated shipping tariff and handling fee within our flat rate shipping fee of £60, ensuring no unexpected charges upon delivery.

Delivery times may vary due to customs processing and local postal services.

For all other countries, customers are responsible for any customs fees or import duties imposed by their government.

If you have any questions, please message us and we will be happy to help you.

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