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Vintage Seiko 6309-7049 Automatic Men's Watch

Partially verified

This entry documents a vintage Seiko men's automatic wristwatch, reference 6309-7049, offered by Les Collectibles. The cushion-cased watch head is shown without an attached strap or bracelet and measures 44 mm in diameter according to the auction description. It features a rotating black elapsed-time bezel, a fluted winding crown situated near the 4 o'clock position, and a black dial marked 'WATER 150m RESIST' with a day-date aperture at 3 o'clock. The auction catalog states that the pre-owned watch is non-running, and the crystal and bezel insert exhibit extensive surface scratches and wear.

Front view of the Seiko 6309-7049 watch head showing the bezel, crystal, dial, hands, and crown.
Front view of the Seiko 6309-7049 watch head showing the bezel, crystal, dial, hands, and crown. — Les Collectibles. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Seiko
Reference
6309-7049
Catalogue / lot identifier
0047M
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Catalog Reference

The auction catalog identifies this item as a vintage Seiko reference 6309-7049 automatic men's watch, listed under lot 0047M. It is presented as a cushion-shaped watch head without an attached strap or spring bars.

The seller records a case diameter of 44 mm. Because no case back or internal movement photographs or transcriptions are included in the source, the 6309-7049 reference identification and automatic designation rely entirely on the catalog description.

Evidence for this section
  • “VINTAGE SEIKO 6309-7049 AUTOMATIC MEN'S WATCH”
  • “Lot 0047M”
  • “Diameter: 44 mm”
  • “Cushion-shaped stainless steel watch head without strap or spring bars attached.”

Case, Bezel, and Crystal Condition

The watch features a cushion-shaped stainless steel case with a fluted crown positioned near 4 o'clock along the contoured flank. A black rotating bezel insert surrounds the crystal.

Visual observation indicates notable wear across exterior components. The black bezel insert exhibits prominent wear, paint loss, and scratching, and heavy scratching along with micro-cracking is visible across the crystal face.

Evidence for this section
  • “Fluted crown positioned near 4 o'clock within the contoured case flank.”
  • “Black rotating bezel insert exhibiting prominent wear, paint loss, and scratching.”
  • “Heavy scratching and micro-cracking visible across the crystal face.”

Dial Markings and Layout

The black dial features circular and geometric luminescent hour markers and incorporates a day and date display at the 3 o'clock position.

Dial text displays 'SEIKO / AUTOMATIC' below the 12 o'clock marker and 'WATER 150m RESIST' above the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black dial bearing circular and geometric luminescent hour markers, with a day and date display at 3 o'clock.”
  • “Dial text reads 'SEIKO / AUTOMATIC' beneath 12 o'clock and 'WATER 150m RESIST' above 6 o'clock.”

Operational Status and Documentation Constraints

The seller explicitly notes regarding condition: 'The watch is pre-owned and doesn't run.' No technical explanation or diagnostic assessment for the stopped condition is recorded.

Catalog documentation is restricted to the single front-facing photograph and brief descriptive text. Details such as movement caliber serial numbers, case back markings, and internal mechanical condition are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is pre-owned and doesn't run.”
  • “Bid on what you see in the pictures.”

Open research questions

  • What reference numbers, serial numbers, and production stamps are engraved on the reverse case back?
  • What internal caliber is fitted inside the case, and what mechanical issue causes the watch not to run?
  • Are the dial, hands, and bezel insert original factory parts or later replacements?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Seiko 6309-7049 Automatic Men's Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference6309-7049“VINTAGE SEIKO 6309-7049 AUTOMATIC MEN'S WATCH”
Case Diameter44 mm“Diameter: 44 mm”
Condition StatusPre-owned, non-running“The watch is pre-owned and doesn't run.”
Lot Number0047M“Lot 0047M”

Visible details

  • Cushion-shaped stainless steel watch head without strap or spring bars attached.
  • Black rotating bezel insert exhibiting prominent wear, paint loss, and scratching.
  • Black dial bearing circular and geometric luminescent hour markers, with a day and date display at 3 o'clock.
  • Dial text reads 'SEIKO / AUTOMATIC' beneath 12 o'clock and 'WATER 150m RESIST' above 6 o'clock.
  • Fluted crown positioned near 4 o'clock within the contoured case flank.
  • Heavy scratching and micro-cracking visible across the crystal face.

Research qualifications

  • The movement and case back are not depicted; reference attribution and internal state rely on the auction description.
  • The seller explicitly notes the watch does not run.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vintage Seiko 6309-7049 Automatic Men's Watch - Mar 15, 2023 | Les Collectibles In Quebec

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record b371d94b01

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