Part of my collection is this Navigator Timer. This is a relative of the World Timer models in terms of the caliber (6117) and the basic design principles and features.
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The dial has a GMT hand and a day indicator. Unfortunately, the inner bezel is non-functional (not rotating).
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Side view showing the crown at 4 o'clock
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The watch has an original Seiko bracelet though it is not the original one for this model.
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The other side view helping describe the condition of the watch
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Close-up of the dial showing the hands and lumes in great condition as well as the correct dial number for this model.
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Case back showing the correct model and serial numbers. The serial number indicates the watch to have been manufactured in October 1976; making this a 44-year old.
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I was a bit worried when I opened the package to see the watch in the box but not secure inside the bubble wrap it was supposed to have been wrapped with. I gave it a shake and adjusted it and voila! Its running!
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Recent wrist shot
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This watch is powered by a Cal. 6117B movement that runs at 21,600 A/h with a potential power reserve of 46h. It is one of the more dependable vintage automatics that I have and has been keeping time despite not being serviced for some time now.
What eludes me so far is a 6217 World Timer, particularly the model released for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. That is rare and quite expensive but there should be one out there with the right price.
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