Seiko Hi-Beat Professional Diver Ref. 6159-7001
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1969
Maker / issuer
SeikoThe Seiko Hi-Beat Professional Diver reference 6159-7001 is a self-winding wristwatch designed for diving, manufactured in 1969. Featuring a 44-millimeter stainless steel case, the watch incorporates an unsigned screw-down crown positioned at the 4 o'clock mark.
The dial is finished in matte black and features applied indices with gold trim, gold-toned hands, and a sweeping seconds hand described as a "stoplight" design. The bezel is bidirectional and rotating, equipped with a luminous pearl at the 12 o'clock position. Luminous material on the hands and markers has developed a cream-colored patina with grey spotting. The watch is powered by a high-beat automatic movement and is currently presented on a two-piece rubber strap.
The auction description reports the watch is functioning and keeping time, though the history of previous servicing remains unknown.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diving watch
- Maker
- Seiko
- Dating
- 1969
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Reference
- 6159-7001
- Dial color
- Matte black
- Case diameter
- 44 mm
- Place recorded
- Japan
- Maker / attribution
- Seiko
Design
- Case and Bezel
- The stainless steel case measures 44 millimeters in diameter and features angled lugs. The crown is positioned at the 4 o'clock position and is described as an unsigned screw-down component. The auction description reports that the case appears to have been minimally polished in the past. The bezel is bidirectional and rotating, featuring a black insert. It retains a luminous pearl at the 12 o'clock position. The auction house notes the bezel is in original condition and coordinates with the patina found on the dial.
- Dial and Hands
- The matte black dial features applied hour markers with gold-toned trim. The hands are also gold-toned and designed with a distinct shape, including a sweep seconds hand that incorporates a luminous "stoplight" design. The dial displays the "SEIKO" signature along with "AUTOMATIC" and "HI-BEAT" text. The luminous material on both the dial markers and the handset has aged, exhibiting a cream-colored patina with subtle grey spots. This aging is noted as being consistent across the components.
- Visible features
- • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position on the dial. • Unsigned screw-down crown located at 4 o'clock. • Luminous pearl present on the black rotating bezel. • "Stoplight" style sweep seconds hand with a circular luminous tip.
- Condition and Function
- The watch is reported by the auction description to be functioning and keeping time. No accessories or documentation are included with the timepiece, which is supplied on a two-piece Seiko rubber strap. The seller confirms that the previous service history for this watch is unknown. The exterior shows evidence of its age, though the seller characterizes the overall condition as excellent and original.
Identification
- Reference
- 6159-7001
- Serial number
- 9DXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Previous service history is unknown.
- Research required: Specific serial number is partially redacted as '9DXXXX'.