1997 Seiko Quartz 9ct Yellow Gold "Tank" 5P39-5A50
Ref: 5P39-5A50

Points of Mention

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original Seiko box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with a well-suited 17mm leather strap. The watch is from May 1997 and is sold in worn, vintage condition as you can see from the photos, some small scratches to the crystal can be seen. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

The Watch

Seikos history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892 Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924 the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956 Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there Seiko launched Japan's first true divers watch the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Caliber 6217 which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches. 

Here we have a 1997 Seiko Quartz "Tank" 5P39-5A50 with a 26mm 9ct Yellow Gold case. The slim profile floats over your wrist with drilled lugs and a lug to lug length of 36.5mm and a case thickness of just 5.5mm ensuring a very comfortable fit on your wrist. Its soft rounded corners work perfectly with its elegant dress watch aesthetic. A flat crystal sits above the golden champagne dial. Applied slim chamfered batons mark the hours. At 3 o’clock a date window. Elegant pencil hands complete this understated and sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, a snap-off case back with the model and 9ct engraved into it. Inside a Seiko Quartz Cal. 5P39. The watch comes fitted on a 17mm leather strap.

Personal Note

This is the first time I have seen a 9ct gold example from Seiko in this reference, truly amazing and I just had to purchase it and bring it to you all to see. This is why being a collector and a watch dealer is tough, I often buy things out of love and I'm not too fussed if I end up with them for a while, this is one of those examples!