Seiko 6117-8000 Navigator Timer GMT Automatic 1968 MINT
During the present day in the era of the smart phone, there exists a certain charisma to the GMT/Navigator watch – like the 1968 Seiko 6117-8000 Navigator Timer GMT automatic here – that appeals to vintage watch aficionados.
It is not always immediately obvious why particular complications find their way onto the mechanical wristwatch that might be viewed as indispensable, but for the air traveler, international corporate executive, news, finance, or communications personnel of the 1960’s, a watch with a 24-hour function must have carried a certain useful appeal.
The 6117 is of a similar movement pedigree to the famous Seiko 6105 diver, with the rather notable exception that the 6117 possess a date register and a third 24-hour GMT hand calibrated to the main hour hand, and an inner bezel. And we can't fail to mention the 6117 Navigator Timer was Seiko’s second GMT watch after their World Timer.
The Seiko 6117 GMT here also features a gunmetal grey dial, a bright-red GMT hand, lumed hour and minute hands, and a lightly lumed chapter ring that makes for a highly functional GMT watch that was a favorite of Viet Nam War pilots.
It’s important to note the red GMT - GMT being four hours ahead of the U.S.’s EDT/EST - hand only makes a complete circle of the dial every 24 hours (the hour, minute, and separate time zone red hand all align at the 12 o’clock position when this occurs), so it moves more slowly than the hour hand.
Condition:.
Super mint.
Unpolished case. Original mint dial. Scratches on crystal.
Probably promethium luminous in perfect condition.
Serviced. Day difference +30 seconds.
Note that this watch is not hand-wound, only self-winding, so accuracy may be erratic with less winding.
It has not been tested for water resistance and is non-waterproof.
Do not dive in the ocean!
Accessories:
Watch only.
Genuine alligator strap, third party buckle.Seiko 6117-8000 Navigator Timer GMT Automatic 1968 MINT
$
862
Basic Info
Listing code K95NI5
Brand Seiko
Reference number 6117-8000
Case material Steel
Year of production 1968
Condition Moderate signs of wear
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Japan, 338-0832
Price ¥130,000 (= $862) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock
Caliber
Caliber/movement 6117
Power reserve 36 h
Case
Case material Steel
Water resistance Not water resistant
Crystal Plastic
Dial Grey
During the present day in the era of the smart phone, there exists a certain charisma to the GMT/Navigator watch – like the 1968 Seiko 6117-8000 Navigator Timer GMT automatic here – that appeals to vintage watch aficionados.
It is not always immediately obvious why particular complications find their way onto the mechanical wristwatch that might be viewed as indispensable, but for the air traveler, international corporate executive, news, finance, or communications personnel of the 1960’s, a watch with a 24-hour function must have carried a certain useful appeal.
The 6117 is of a similar movement pedigree to the famous Seiko 6105 diver, with the rather notable exception that the 6117 possess a date register and a third 24-hour GMT hand calibrated to the main hour hand, and an inner bezel. And we can't fail to mention the 6117 Navigator Timer was Seiko’s second GMT watch after their World Timer.
The Seiko 6117 GMT here also features a gunmetal grey dial, a bright-red GMT hand, lumed hour and minute hands, and a lightly lumed chapter ring that makes for a highly functional GMT watch that was a favorite of Viet Nam War pilots.
It’s important to note the red GMT - GMT being four hours ahead of the U.S.’s EDT/EST - hand only makes a complete circle of the dial every 24 hours (the hour, minute, and separate time zone red hand all align at the 12 o’clock position when this occurs), so it moves more slowly than the hour hand.
Condition:.
Super mint.
Unpolished case. Original mint dial. Scratches on crystal.
Probably promethium luminous in perfect condition.
Serviced. Day difference +30 seconds.
Note that this watch is not hand-wound, only self-winding, so accuracy may be erratic with less winding.
It has not been tested for water resistance and is non-waterproof.
Do not dive in the ocean!
Accessories:
Watch only.
Genuine alligator strap, third party buckle.
