Another quick catch was this Seiko DX that is also popularly known as a Sea Lion, based on the sea lion drawn on the case back. It is actually one of many sea lion models. I got it for cheap and because the watch was in great condition.
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| The watch has both day and date features but with the day display located on the left part of the dial. |
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| Side view showing the crown at 4 o'clock. |
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| The other side view |
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| The watch is powered by a Cal. 6106A movement with quickset date by pushing the crown. The movement runs at 21,600 A/h with a potential power reserve of 46h. The serial number on the case back indicates this watch to be manufactured in December 1967. Why not 1977? It is also stated here that the watch is "water proof" instead of "water resistant". The former was applied to watches prior to the 1970s. The sea lion is also clear and clean |
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| Close up of the pristine dial of this Seiko. That's not at all bad for a watch that's almost 53 years old. |
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| Wrist shot |
The watch came with a stretchable strap so it wears a bit loose. It looks like a casual watch but with a strap change, maybe a nice set of leather straps, it can be worn in formal occasions.
[I unloaded this watch early this year. Another collector was shopping around for these DX models with the split day and date. I obliged an inquiry and he got the watch for a good price.]
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