[SERVICED] Rare Vintage 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS 23 Jewels 6106-7480 For Sale

[Serviced] Rare Vintage 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS 23 Jewels 6106-7480* DIAL (ORIGINAL)* CROWN (ORIGINAL)* GLASS (ORIGINAL)* CASE (ORIGINAL); CASE SIZE: 37mm.This serviced Rare Vintage 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS 23 Jewels 6106-7480 is a wonderful example of early-1970s Japanese horology, embodying the sporty refinement, technical innovation, and aesthetic ambition of Suwa Seikosha’s upgraded Seiko 5 lineup. It is powered by the celebrated 23-jewel Caliber 6106 automatic movement, a high-grade, robust engineering triumph from the premium Actus “SS” line, equipped with automatic winding, proprietary Diashock shock protection, and a quickset day-date mechanism to deliver outstanding chronometric precision and operational stability. Following a full mechanical service, the caliber runs with peak efficiency, ensuring responsive automatic winding, a crisp day-date quickset operation, and reliable timekeeping.The visual anchor of this watch is its exceptionally well-preserved, original factory white dial, distinguished by a clean, satin-smooth finish. Offering a pristine, luminous surface, the bright backdrop serves as a perfect canvas for the applied metallic elements. The layout remains impeccably balanced, featuring the maker’s applied signature and the distinctive “5 ACTUS” shield emblem in the upper hemisphere, elegantly mirrored below by the “SS” logo, jewel count, and the historic Suwa factory emblem. Sharp, faceted steel baton hour markers with black inlaid lines, highlighted by a distinctively detailed double index at twelve o’clock, and matching polished hands with crisp black accents catch the light beautifully, ensuring effortless legibility while exuding unmistakable 1970s aesthetic charm. A neatly framed day-date aperture at the three o’clock position completes the highly functional, retro-modern design.The solid stainless steel case remains in excellent vintage condition, highlighting defined factory contours, crisp lug surfaces, and a broad polished bezel that elevate its retro-modern presence and sit comfortably and ergonomically on the wrist. Designed with a sleek, aerodynamic profile, the case incorporates its original winding crown discreetly positioned at 4 o’clock, preserving a clean, uninterrupted silhouette. The solid reverse cleanly retains its original factory engravings, model designations, and serial stamping dating production to 1970. Completing the presentation is a newly fitted premium black leather strap that complements the crisp white aesthetic beautifully. Outside of the newly fitted leather strap, the watch head remains completely original and unaltered, preserving its factory stainless steel case, unrefinished white dial, factory hands, crystal, original crown, and high-grade 23-jewel 6106 caliber.Collectors actively pursue the 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS 6106-7480 for its striking early-1970s design language, its highly capable Suwa Seikosha mechanical architecture, and its beautiful original white dial configuration. While surviving examples from this era frequently suffer from heavily degraded dials, overpolished case lines, or sluggish movements, this fully serviced, all-original watch head offers an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts of vintage Japanese watchmaking, serving as an authentic and handsome cornerstone for any serious vintage collection.