Seiko Seikomatic-R – Ref. 8306-8001 – April 1966 – frühe Automatik aus der Aufbauphase von Seiko Taucheruhr Date display at 4 o'clock

Date display at 4 o'clock

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Seiko Seikomatic-R – Ref. 8306-8001 – April 1966 – frühe Automatik aus der Aufbauphase von Seiko Taucheruhr Date display at 4 o'clockThe Seiko Seikomatic R offered here, from April 1966, is one of those models with which Seiko systematically transitioned from a solid everyday manufacturer to a serious competitor to the Swiss industry in the 1960s. The reference 8306 8001 is exemplary of this phase: technically mature, clearly designed, and already positioned significantly above the basic models of the time. The Seikomatic line was developed by Suwa Seikosha and represented the