I earlier acquired a rare and much desired and collectible Seiko 6217-7000. However, this was the overstock version that was released for the 1968 Mexico Olympics. I didn't know that months after, I could finally get my hands at the Tokyo Olympics version of the watch.
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| This model of Seiko's first world time watches features a white dial with an inner rotating bezel for the time zones, a GMT hand and a date complication. |
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| Side view showing an aftermarket replacement crown |
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| The other side view |
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| Case back showing the Olympic torch and the serial number indicating this watch to have been made or released in October 1964 (the Olympics were held from October 10-24, 1964). |
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| Another photo of the case back |
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| Inside of the back cover of the watch |
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| Inside the watch is the Cal. 6217A movement that is the same movement in the even rarer 62Mas diver |
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| Close-up showing what was once a linen textured dial. The inner bezel has also seen better days but perhaps this is what makes the watch collectible - its being original and weathered. |
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| Close-up of the bottom of the dial, which doesn't shown the caliber and model numbers but instead has "Made in Japan" at the 6 o'clock marker. |
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| Wrist shot. I changed the strap that came with the watch as I thought it wasn't appropriate for this classic. It was a black minimalist leather strap. I changed it to a brown leather nato but will probably get a nice Hirsch strap for this soon. |
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