Seiko 1st Diver 62MAS 6217-8001

Introduction:

In the mid-1960s, outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing and diving started to become popular in Japan. As a response to the market, Seiko introduced its first professional diver watch in 1965. It was also the first Seiko watch featuring an outer rotatable bezel as well as a water proof level of 150m. The automatic movement Cal.6217A is robust, efficient and still performs well nowadays. It has a quick-set date, meaning that the date can be advanced by simply turning the crown. This was relatively remarkable as many competitors like Rolex did not have this function for their diver watches at that time. In 2017, Seiko reissued 62MAS as a limited edition model and it was sold out in the blink of an eye.

Year: May 1967

Diameter (excluding the crown): 37mm 

Caliber: Original Cal.6217A automatic movement

Strap/Buckle: Aftermarket tropic strap

Accessories: Service receipt

Condition: Excellent

Service History: Serviced in Feb 2021. Adjusted to within 5s per day