{"product_id":"seiko-5-ref-7009-3130-cal-7009-mens-automatic","title":"Seiko 5, Ref. 7009-3130, Cal. 7009, Men’s Automatic, 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeiko 5 Ref. 7009-3130 from 1984 is a compact 36 mm automatic with a finely textured silver-grey dial, warm gold-tone markers and its original signed Seiko stainless-steel bracelet. This all-original example has been fully serviced, is fully operational and is currently running at approximately -7 sec\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTextured Silver-Grey Dial with Gold-Tone Applied Markers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial gives this 7009-3130 a noticeably warmer character than a conventional silver Seiko 5. Its finely textured surface shifts between silver and soft grey depending on the light, while gold-tone applied baton markers and matching hands add contrast without making the watch overtly dressy. Small luminous plots sit around the outer minute track, and the applied SEIKO name and Seiko 5 emblem remain crisp in the upper half of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA framed bilingual day-date display occupies the traditional Seiko 5 position at 3 o’clock, with the day wheel providing an additional period detail. The dial shows light natural aging around parts of the perimeter and luminous plots, but the textured surface, applied furniture and printing remain clearly defined. The overall effect is restrained and practical, with just enough gold-tone detailing to distinguish the watch from plainer monochrome versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompact 36 mm Stainless-Steel Case with Original Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel case measures approximately 36 mm in diameter and 41 mm lug to lug, giving the watch compact vintage proportions with a broad, low stance on the wrist. Brushed upper surfaces meet polished case edges around the round dial opening, while the short lug-to-lug dimension keeps the watch visually concentrated rather than elongated. The 18 mm bracelet connection suits the case particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original signed Seiko stainless-steel bracelet, Ref. Z1357-E. Its wide brushed links continue the geometry of the case and preserve the intended factory proportions of the watch, an important detail on vintage Seiko 5 models that are often encountered today on later replacement straps or bracelets. The case and bracelet show normal evidence of age and use while remaining well presented as a complete original configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Cal. 7009 Automatic Day-Date Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside is Seiko Cal. 7009, a 17-jewel automatic movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. It provides central sweep seconds together with day and date displays and uses Seiko’s efficient automatic winding system. The caliber was designed without manual winding, reflecting the straightforward, durable approach that made the 7009 family one of Seiko’s long-running everyday automatic platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe movement has been fully serviced and the watch is fully operational. It is currently running at approximately -7 seconds per day under present test conditions, a strong observed rate for a vintage automatic watch. That figure represents its current measured performance rather than a permanent accuracy guarantee. A 12-month movement warranty is included, and comparable pieces can be found among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/automatic-vintage-watches\"\u003eautomatic vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Seiko 5 from the 7009 Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRef. 7009-3130 belongs to the long-running Seiko 5 tradition of practical automatic watches built around day-date functionality, durable cases and everyday usability. Its compact dimensions, warm metallic dial details and original bracelet give this example a more restrained dress-sport character than many later Seiko 5 models, while the 7009 movement places it within an important mechanical generation between Seiko’s earlier automatic families and the later 7S-series calibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/seiko-vintage-watches\"\u003evintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e, the strongest qualities of this example are its completeness and preservation: original watch components, original signed bracelet, distinctive textured dial, fully serviced movement and a measured -7 sec\/day current rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeiko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeiko 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7009-3130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1984 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-7 sec\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Seiko stainless-steel bracelet, Ref. Z1357-E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFully Operational\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal Watch Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month movement warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538445373505,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/seiko-5-7009-3130-cal7009-mens-automatic-1984.webp?v=1790439346","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/seiko-5-ref-7009-3130-cal-7009-mens-automatic","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}