Seiko Actus SilverWave 6306-8010

Specifications

Year: 1976
Reference: 6306-8010
Serial: 6N1258
Case size: 37mm
Movement: Seiko 6306
Condition: B
Strap Size: Fits up to a 8 inch wrist

Description

This Seiko Actus SilverWave 6306-8010 is a striking example of Seiko’s Japanese-market sports watches of the 1970s, dominated by its spectacular vivid blue textured dial. The intricate repeating pattern changes dramatically as it catches the light, contrasted by applied silver-tone hour markers, matching hands and the distinctive Actus SilverWave branding. A bilingual Japanese Kanji/English day-date display sits at 3 o’clock, while the angular stainless-steel case and integrated-style steel bracelet give the watch the unmistakable styling of the period.

Inside is Seiko’s 21-jewel calibre 6306 automatic movement, featuring hacking seconds and quick-set day and date functions. At approximately 38mm in diameter, the watch offers plenty of wrist presence while remaining extremely wearable by modern standards. The stainless-steel case and bracelet retain signs of use consistent with the watch’s age, giving the piece plenty of genuine vintage character. Combining an incredible textured blue dial, desirable Japanese-market specification and classic 1970s Seiko design, this is an especially eye-catching example of the Actus SilverWave.

Condition Grading

• New Old Stock

• A+ - (Excellent) Near perfect with almost no signs of wear.

• A - (Very Good) Minimal wear only visible upon close inspection. Only some hairline scratches on case and bracelet.

• B - (Good) Light, honest wear. Small scratches but still very attractive and fully wearable.

• C - (Fair) Noticeable wear and aging. Shows its story and for those who appreciate a worn vintage piece.

Terms of sale

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

Due to the age of the watch we cannot guarantee its timekeeping for any amount of time after purchase. However, all of our pieces are checked with a timegrapher to ensure that they are running anywhere within +/- 60 seconds per day.

Please note that we categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +/- 60 seconds per day.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Please note that when you first receive the watch. Automatic watches may need to be shaken for a couple of minutes to get them running well. This also applies when the watch hasn’t been worn for while.