# Reference: **Model:** Seiko Olympic World Time 6217-7000 **Production Date:** November 1964 **Timestamp:** [https://imgur.com/a/1L9KMUc](https://imgur.com/a/1L9KMUc) **Album:** [https://imgur.com/a/rjVs3Ga](https://imgur.com/a/rjVs3Ga) # Features: **The Occasion.** When Tokyo hosted the Olympics in 1964, Seiko was named the Official Timekeeper for the event. It was a pivotal opportunity to elevate the brand on the world stage - and as the Olympics has long been a platform for cultural exchange and global cooperation, what better moment to launch a World Time watch, complete with a 26-city bezel? **The Complication.** To be clear, this isn’t a GMT in the modern sense. The 24-hour hand isn’t independently adjustable from the 12-hour hand. Just like the Rolex GMT-Master before it, you rotate the bezel to calculate the time in other zones. Unlike the Rolex, however, the Seiko’s bezel sits under the crystal and is rotated via the crown. It wasn’t until the Rolex GMT-Master II in 1983 that we’d see an independent 24-hour hand. **The Originality.** Sadly, watches from this era are frequently Frankensteined. It’s tempting to combine the best looking parts from similar models to make something perfect looking. The watch on offer today is totally original - every part in keeping with the 1964 Olympic variant. The bezel, black GMT hand, crown, and etched caseback and linen dial are exactly as they should be.  **The Movement.** The movement inside - Seiko’s 6217 automatic - was developed specifically for this watch. But just a year later, it would power one of the most iconic Seikos of all time: the 62MAS. It’s strange to think that Japan’s first-ever dive watch was powered by a World Time calibre with its GMT hand removed - I think we can chalk it up to the resourceful charm of mid-century Seiko. # Details: **The Condition**: In very good condition overall. Just serviced. Minor marks across the watch, with aging around the bezel. The caseback is in excellent condition, with the etched Olympic Flame still clearly visible.  **Scope:** No box or papers **Movement**: 6217 Automatic Movement **Dimensions:** \- Case Width: 37.5mm \- Lug to Lug: 43.1mm \- Case Thickness: 11.4mm \- Lug Width: 19mm **Price:** Priced at **$1165**. I accept various payment methods based on your transaction history. Not accepting trades. Transaction Fees paid by the buyer. **Of note:** Nothing to report