Here is a fabulous, all original Seiko Chronograph from 1964. The silver sunburst dial is in excellent condition, with a steel Seiko logo and barely any marks. It has steel block hour markers with faceted edges, double markers at 12 o’clock. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the quick-set date. The single pusher chronograph is operated with the pusher at 2 o’clock. The first push starts the chronograph seconds hand, the second push stops the hand and the third push resets the hand. Note that there is no actual running seconds hand on the watch but the chronograph seconds hand can be used as one if desired.

The stainless steel freely rotating bezel is in very fine condition with only light overall wear. The stainless steel case with long batman lugs and the original crown and pusher is in very fine condition, with a few marks throughout, most notable at the upper lugs. The stainless steel case back is in fine condition, with a somewhat worn Seiko embossed seahorse logo. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.

Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 5717A movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in August 2025 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

As vintage Seiko’s go, this is a real beauty. It looks fabulous on the wrist with its large size and wonderful dial and it is a real conversation starter.

Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.

NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.

Basic info

Brand    Seiko
Reference number 5717-8990
Code    VWS-3041
Movement    Manual Winding
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material    Leather
Year    1964
Condition    Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery    No original box, no original papers
Gender    Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay

Caliber

Movement    Manual winding
Movement/Caliber   Seiko 5717A
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    21
Frequency  18000 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    37.5 mm
Lug to lug 44.5 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Silver
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material    Leather
Bracelet color    Black
Lug width    18 mm 
Clasp    Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Chronograph, Date

Others

Central seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts