# Reference: **Model:** Seiko “Autodator” Ref. 1748 **Year Produced:** August 1953 **Timestamp:** [https://imgur.com/a/H16WHbI](https://imgur.com/a/H16WHbI) **Album:** [https://imgur.com/a/j6NW62p](https://imgur.com/a/j6NW62p) # Features: **The History.** The Seiko Autodator was produced in 1953 and represents one of Seiko’s early examples with date functionality. It took only a year for Seiko to fall in line with Swiss conventions, releasing the Self Dator in 1954 with a classic 3 o’clock date window. But for one glorious year, Seiko found inspiration in the JLC Memovox, and got creative with a unique date disc design that has always caught my eye. **The Report.** The condition of a 72-year-old watch like this should be the main focus of any discussion, and I’m pleased to say this example is impeccably original and has just been fully serviced. The hands, dial, lume, crown, and caseback are all original and unaltered. The dial features a rich patination, and the chrome finishing on the case has worn away over the years, revealing the nickel underneath.  # Details: **Condition**: In very good condition considering the age. Serviced by specialists in Japan. The dial, lume, hands, crown and caseback are all untouched, and have heavy patination. Everything is in working order. The case has not been re-chromed. Due to the look of the dial, refinishing the case wouldn't be my guidance, but I can arrange for the case to be re-chromed by specialist if desired by the buyer. **Scope:** No box or papers. **Movement**: Manual-wind Autodator, 15 Jewels, Date Disc **Dimensions:** * Case Width: 30.0mm * Lug to lug: 35.0mm * Case Thickness: 13.1mm * Lug Width: 16.0mm **Price:** Priced at **$1325** \+ shipping. I accept a variety of different payment methods (Credit Card, Wise, Bank Transfer), depending on your transaction history. Transaction fees paid by the buyer. Not looking for trades. **Of note:** Nothing to report