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Seiko 5 7009-3090 Automatic Men’s Watch – Vintage 1970s Day/Date Japan-Made Classic
Seiko 5 7009-3090 Automatic Men’s Watch – Vintage 1970s Day/Date Japan-Made Classic
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✨ Overview
Step back into Seiko’s golden age with the Seiko 5 7009-3090, a true 1970s icon of precision, durability, and timeless design. Featuring Seiko’s reliable Caliber 7009 automatic movement, this piece delivers the perfect mix of classic Japanese engineering and vintage everyday style.
The 7009-3090 embodies everything collectors love about the Seiko 5 line — automatic winding, day/date display, stainless steel durability, and the unmistakable retro sunburst dial that changes tone with every tilt of the wrist.
🎨 Design & Aesthetic
The Seiko 5 7009-3090 pairs a bold vintage dial with a sleek stainless-steel case, giving it a clean and balanced look that works with any outfit — from casual jeans to dress shirts.
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🌈 Dial: Available in rich sunburst gold.
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🔢 Markers & Hands: Applied baton hour markers and polished dauphine-style hands enhance legibility and vintage charm.
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📅 Day/Date Display: Dual window at 3 o’clock — bilingual (often English + another language) depending on market origin.
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💎 Crystal: Durable Hardlex / mineral crystal, original to the period.
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⌚ Case Finish: A mix of brushed and polished surfaces for depth and texture.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Model Reference | Seiko 5 7009-3090 |
| Movement Type | Automatic, self-winding |
| Caliber | Seiko 7009 |
| Jewels | 17 jewels |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, day/date |
| Beat Rate | 21,600 vibrations per hour (vph) |
| Power Reserve | Approx. 40 hours |
| Manual Wind / Hacking | No / No |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Diameter | ~35 mm (without crown) |
| Case Thickness | ~11 mm |
| Lug Width | 18 mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | ~40 mm |
| Crystal Type | Hardlex / mineral |
| Dial Options | Blue sunburst, green gradient, silver |
| Date Display | Bilingual day/date at 3 o’clock |
| Case Back | Screw-down stainless steel |
| Bracelet / Strap | Original Seiko stainless bracelet or premium leather strap |
| Water Resistance | Splash-resistant (not suitable for submersion) |
| Era | Circa 1977–1980 |
| Origin | Japan 🇯🇵 |
💎 Why Collectors Love It
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🔹 True Vintage Seiko Heritage — Built during Seiko’s mechanical golden age, before quartz dominance.
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⚙️ Reliable 7009 Movement — The direct ancestor of the modern Seiko 7S26 automatic, known for decades-long durability.
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🎨 Unique Dial Variants — The gradient “fumé” blue or green dials make each piece stand out with personality and depth.
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🧭 Compact, Versatile Size — 35 mm case sits comfortably on most wrists — perfect for daily wear.
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🧩 Scarcity in Original Condition — Authentic dials and hands are getting harder to find, making well-preserved examples true collector gems.
🧭 Condition & Authenticity
Each Seiko 7009-3090 is a genuine vintage timepiece from the late 1970s. Light wear, patina, or minor surface marks are consistent with its age and history.
✅ Fully tested for timekeeping and date functionality
✅ Movement inspected for accuracy and reliability
✅ Photos show the actual watch you’ll receive
🎁 Included in the Box
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Seiko 5 7009-3090 Watch
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Premium leather or stainless-steel strap (based on availability)
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Protective watch box
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Optional certificate of authenticity
💬 Perfect For
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🧠 Vintage watch enthusiasts
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👔 Everyday wearers seeking timeless style
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🎁 Gift for collectors or mechanical watch lovers
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💼 Anyone who values heritage Japanese craftsmanship
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