Seiko Seikomatic-R – Ref. 8306-8001 – April 1966 – frühe Automatik aus der Aufbauphase von Seiko Taucheruhr age-related signs of wear on

age-related signs of wear on the case

Werk: Seiko Quartz Kaliber 7433

and a 1/1000-second stopwatch

eigenständiges Design statt Retro-Kopien

slightly tonneau-shaped case

Seiko Seikomatic-R – Ref. 8306-8001 – April 1966 – frühe Automatik aus der Aufbauphase von Seiko Taucheruhr age-related signs of wear onThe 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