Seiko Speedtimer

Overall Condition: Good condition overall. Case and bracelet show light wear consistent with age and use. Dial and handset are in good condition, showing even patina throughout.

Seiko makes fantastic watches. Pure and simple.

From the rare as hen's teeth Hi-Beat 6159 to the film-famous 6105 and 6309 models to the economy workhorse SXK007, Japanese watchmakers perfected incredibly well-made tool watches decades ago - and at prices that make the most diehard Swiss watch fans question their spending habits.

This piece, a Reference 7017-6040, dates to circa 1970s and features a 40mm stainless steel round case with hooded lugs, a matte dark dial with day date functionality framed at 3 o'clock, this piece is topped off with an orange chronograph hand for timing short interval events.

With a very funky period-style and excellent functionality, it's not hard to see why these 1970s Seiko chronographs are developing a cult following.

These are wonderful timepieces that represent just about everything that we love about vintage and are overlooked by many. Don't make that mistake!