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Vintage Seiko 5 Auto Watch Black "Stardust" Patina Dial 6309-8880 English/Arabic

Vintage Seiko 5 Auto Watch Black "Stardust" Patina Dial 6309-8880 English/Arabic

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Condition Pre-owned - Excellent: Fully Functional: Al... Read more Fully Functional: All complications, including the quick-set date and the English/Arabic day features, are working flawlessly. Show less Brand Seiko
Reference number 6309-8880 Movement Mechanical (Automatic)
Model Seiko 5 Bezel color Silver
Closure Fold-Over Push-Button Deployant Dial color Black
Band strap Bracelet Band color Silver
Case color Silver Case thickness 10 mm
Display Analog Handedness Left
Case material Stainless Steel Water resistance Water Resistant
Caseback Screwback Year manufactured 1980-1989
Indices Baton Indexes Bezel type Fixed
Case size 44 mm Watch shape Round
Number of jewels 17 Jewels Country of origin Japan
Dial pattern Solid Vintage Yes
Band width 19 mm Lug width 19 mm
Theme Classic Seiko 5 Aesthetics Case finish Gloss
Escapement type Lever Max wrist size 8.26 - 8.5 in
Item description

Add a watch with true vintage character to your collection with this classic Seiko 5 (6309-8880). Featuring a black dial that has developed a unique "stardust" aging effect over the decades, and a highly collectible English/Arabic bilingual day wheel, this timepiece is powered by the legendary 6309 workhorse movement from the Suwa Seikosha factory.

🔧 Conservatively Restored & Ready to Wear

We adhere strictly to a conservative restoration philosophy to clean movements and preserve original factory case lines and dial patina while avoiding aggressive over-polishing.

Mechanical Integrity: The automatic movement (Caliber 6309) has been meticulously serviced. Our inventory consists exclusively of authentic Japanese factory parts to ensure reliable, long-lasting performance. It is running smoothly and keeping excellent time.

Preserved Authenticity: While the mechanical "heart" is restored to peak condition, the stainless steel case and bracelet have been left in their honest, original state.

Fully Functional: All complications, including the quick-set date and the English/Arabic day features, are working flawlessly.

📋 Item Specifics:

Brand: Seiko

Model: Seiko 5

Movement: Automatic (Caliber 6309)

Case Reference: 6309-8880 [A2]. We ensure listings match the physical engravings on the casebacks.

Serial Number: 440649

Year of Manufacture: April 1984 (based on Seiko serial number decoding for this movement)

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Features: Day & Date Display (Features an English / Arabic bilingual day wheel)

Dial: Black dial with prominent raised indices and a natural, heavy vintage "stardust" patina.

Case & Band: Stainless Steel case paired with a matching stainless steel bracelet.

🔍 Honest Condition Report:

Mechanical: 10/10. Freshly serviced, cleaned, and running efficiently.

Cosmetic: Authentic, unpolished vintage condition. The black dial exhibits significant natural aging and spotting (often referred to by collectors as a "stardust" patina), giving it a unique, one-of-a-kind look. The hands and luminous material show age-related tarnish. The stainless steel case and bracelet show normal, honest signs of daily use, including surface scratches and scuffs typical for an unpolished watch of its age.

Please review all photos carefully as they represent the exact cosmetic condition of the watch you will receive. What you see is exactly what you get!