Seiko 5 Automatic 7009-3180 | Champagne Checkerboard Dial | Day-Date | Vintage Japan | Pre-Owned

Seiko 5 Automatic 7009-3180 | Champagne Checkerboard Dial | Vintage Japan

The 7009-3180 is one of the more visually arresting variants in Seiko’s long-running
Seiko 5 family — and this champagne example earns that reputation. The dial runs a
classic dart-board pattern: alternating matte and polished squares that create an optical
depth well beyond what you’d expect from a budget automatic of its era. Pair that with
the warm gold-tone case, applied baton indices, and a fresh handmade leather strap, and
this reads considerably more expensive than it is. The cal. 7009 keeps it honest —
17 jewels, hacking, quick-set day-date — the same robust architecture that made Seiko
5 a mainstay of serious collectors. Lume dots on the indices and hands still glow green
under UV, doing their job five decades on.

Specifications

• Reference: 7009-3180
• Movement: Seiko cal. 7009A — 17 jewels, automatic, hacking seconds, quick-set day/date
• Case: Gold-tone base metal with stainless steel caseback; cushion form; ~37mm diameter
• Dial: Champagne checkerboard — alternating matte and polished panels; gold baton indices; applied Seiko 5 logo; day-date aperture at 3 o’clock
• Bezel: Smooth gold-tone
• Bracelet/Strap: Aftermarket handmade genuine leather, black with white stitching and gold-tone buckle — not original Seiko
• Crystal: Acrylic (Hardlex equivalent era)
• Water Resistance: 30m / 3 ATM (caseback-stamped; do not submerge vintage piece)
• Lug Width: ~19mm
• Origin: Japan
• Production Era: c. late 1970s–mid 1980s

Condition

Good vintage condition. Gold-tone case shows honest age-appropriate wear — light
surface scratches consistent with decades of use, no dings or deformation. Caseback
retains legible engravings. Dial is clean with no spotting or damage visible; lume
markers intact and UV-active. Crystal shows minor surface wear — typical acrylic,
polishable if desired. Movement runs and keeps time; day-date advances correctly.
Presented on a new handmade leather strap.

Lume Notice

This watch was produced in an era when tritium (T<25) was standard for luminous
compounds. Lume remains UV-active and intact. Normal handling poses no risk; consult
applicable regulations if you have specific concerns regarding tritium.

Includes

Watch only.