Vintage 1979 Seiko Credor 6020-5070 Complete set

A beautifully preserved example of the early Seiko Credor 6020-5070, dating to September 1979.
 
Credor is Seiko’s high end watch line, and this early 6020-5070 is a particularly elegant example of the brand’s approach to refined Japanese watchmaking. The remarkably thin, angular stainless-steel case is complemented by an integrated bracelet and a beautifully textured silver dial.
 
This example is in excellent original condition, retaining its original dial, hands, case, crown and integrated stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is particularly impressive, measuring approximately 20 cm overall, making this an unusually accommodating example for a vintage integrated bracelet watch.
 
The dial has a subtle repeating texture that becomes more apparent as the light moves across it, while the applied baton markers and finely finished hands give the watch a very clean and understated appearance.
 
The watch is also accompanied by an exceptional collection of original accessories, including the original inner and outer boxes, warranty documentation (with correct original details filled in), instruction booklet and even the original sales receipt from the time of purchase. Finding an early Credor complete with this level of original documentation is increasingly unusual.
 
Details
 
Brand: Seiko Credor
Model: 6020-5070
Serial: 981455
Date: September 1979
Movement: Seiko Calibre 6020 quartz
Case: Stainless steel
Bracelet: Original integrated stainless steel bracelet
Bracelet length: Approximately 20 cm overall
Dial: Original textured silver dial
Crystal: Original
Crown: Original
Condition: Excellent original condition
Accessories: Original inner and outer boxes, warranty, instruction booklet and original sales receipt
 
This is a particularly complete and honest example for the collector who appreciates early Japanese luxury watches. Rather than being refinished or modernised, it retains the character and components that make these early Credor watches interesting today. An elegant, extremely thin and distinctly Japanese piece of late 1970s watchmaking.
 
Vintage ownership
 
A vintage mechanical watch is not expected to perform with the precision of a modern quartz watch and will require periodic servicing as part of its ownership.
 
Despite their original specifications, we recommend that vintage watches are kept away from water. TEMPO PRIMA does not pressure test vintage watches and cannot guarantee water resistance. Keeping the watch dry is the best way to protect the dial, movement, hands and other original components for the future.