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Rare Vintage Seiko Sportsman 14083E Men’s Classic 17J Sports Dress Watch JDM 60s

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BRAND:
Seiko
UNIT CONDITION:
For parts or not working
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Seiko Sportsman 14083E men’s classic 17 jewel sports dress watch from the 1960s, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM). This attractive model features a highly distinctive textured dial and is powered by a rare early Seikosha 17 jewel manual wind movement. Based on the serial number, this example dates to 1962. The watch is being sold for parts or repair as it is currently not running and will require service before it can be used reliably. I have not diagnosed the issue and am unsure what repairs may be needed. The watch is in good physical condition for its age and has developed a very appealing vintage aesthetic over the decades. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully prior to purchase. Key Details: • Brand: Seiko • Model: Sportsman 14083E • Era: 1960s • Year: 1962 • Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Movement: Manual Wind • Jewels: 17 • Features: Rare Early Seikosha Movement, Unique Textured Dial • Condition: For parts or repair; currently not running; service required; issue not diagnosed; good physical condition for its age A rare and desirable early Seiko that represents an important period in the company’s history and would make an excellent restoration project for collectors of vintage Japanese watches. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

► ARCHIVE FILE: SEIKO — BRAND HISTORY

Seiko begins with Kintaro Hattori, who opened a shop selling and repairing clocks in Tokyo's Ginza district in 1881, at the age of twenty-one. He founded the Seikosha factory in 1892 to manufacture wall clocks, built Japan's first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913, and put the Seiko name on a dial for the first time in 1924. By mid-century his successors ran one of the most vertically integrated watch companies on earth, making everything from hairsprings to cases under its own roof.

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