SOLD: Vintage Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 6146-8000 Day/Date (1969)

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Vintage Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 6146-8000 (1969)


One of the more sought-after vintage Grand Seiko automatics, the 6146-8000 is also one of the more faithful examples of designer Taro Tanaka’s famous Grammar of Design.



Condition

The Hi-Beat movement is running very well at 36,000bph, and keeping great time. See timegrapher pic below, taken a few hours after a full wind.

The case and crystal are in excellent condition, as are the hands and dial – with sharp printing and bright SEIKO and GS applied logos.

The original GS-signed crown operates perfectly for winding, time setting, and for adjusting the quick-set date.


Facts & Figures

Production date: March 1969.
Case: 37mm x 12mm.
Lug width: 18mm.
Lug to Lug: 42mm.
Movt: Grand Seiko 6146A Hi-Beat movement with quick-set date. Click here for more details.
BPH: 36,000.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Waterproof: No.
Strap: Brand-new black leather from WatchGecko.


Price: US$1,680 plus DHL (around $60, and usually takes less than 48hrs to USA and Europe.

Bank wire or Transferwise are preferred, but Paypal is also fine, with the friends/family option, if you have solid references, or if I know you.

Please just send me a PM here or thru IG if you’re interested. Questions are always welcome and will be answered asap.

Thanks for looking


The first image is from the 1969 Japanese Seiko catalog and shown for reference only.