1967 Seiko 5 Sports DX Day-Date (Ref. 6106-7010)

It’s hard not to love pretty much anything Seiko designs. Established in 1881, the Japanese brand has become one of the biggest names in watchmaking, with some truly iconic references to boot. 

Seiko introduced their 5 Sports line in the late '60s, with the “5” in the collection’s name referring to the five characteristics every watch within the lineup featured: an automatic movement, a day-date display at three o’clock, water resistance, a recessed crown at four o’clock, and highly durable cases and bracelets. The line was created to offer attainable, versatile, daily wearable pieces that often exuded a sense of whimsy and adventure through the various case shapes and dial colors on offer. This ref. 6106-7010 exudes a whole lot of both. 

Built in 1967, this angular tonneau-style model is a super-clean example of early Seiko design exploration. It’s also a real stunner, thanks especially to its jubilee-esque steel bracelet, the clean and legible dial, and the kanji day wheel.