{"product_id":"seiko-weekdater-6206-8040","title":"Seiko Weekdater 6206-8040","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eSeiko Weekdater 6206-8040 – 5D003XX (December 1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eA true mid-century classic from Seiko’s golden era. This Weekdater embodies everything that made the Seikomatic line so respected: clean design, clever functionality, and reliable mechanics. The dial layout is instantly recognizable, with the day displayed prominently and a framed date window adding balance to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe silver dial keeps things sharp and timeless, with applied indices catching the light beautifully. Paired with dauphine hands and a slender seconds hand, it delivers that understated 1960s business watch aesthetic. The case wears elegantly on the wrist, with sharp lugs and a slim profile that slides effortlessly under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eThis is the kind of vintage Seiko that quietly impresses—refined, practical, and increasingly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eTechnical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThe 6206 sits at the heart of Seiko’s early automatic development in the 1960s. Produced in the mid-1960s, the Weekdater models were positioned as refined daily wear watches with added practicality thanks to the day-date complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003ePowered by the 6206 automatic movement, it features 26 jewels and a 18,000 bph beat rate. The movement is known for its robustness and smooth operation, representing an important step in Seiko’s rise as a serious watch manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eThe 6206 series bridges the gap between early Seikomatic models and the later Lord Matic line, making it an important piece in Seiko’s technical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eTech sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pptwsa\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eReference: 6206-8040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pxzt1\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSerial: 5D003XX (December 1965)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hrmj4z\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eSize: ±36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcs1lh\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eMovement: Seiko cal. 6206 automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sdxaal\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eDial: Silver with applied indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xggx5r\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qt6tgi\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eLug width: 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q2odwu\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4hi2aq\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ip5u7l\" data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eStrap: Leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54212304994633,"sku":"1802","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF0101_4a569565-24b8-4ea0-81e8-b1410712cdf2.jpg?v=1776413889","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/seiko-weekdater-6206-8040","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}