Seiko 5717-8990 One Push Chronograph (1964) – First Japanese Chronograph | Tokyo Olympics Edition | Manual Wind Vintage Watch

Seiko 5717-8990 One Push Chronograph (1964) – First Japanese Chronograph

Tokyo Olympics Edition | Manual Wind Vintage Watch

£975.00 – Includes Fully Insured UK Shipping

Own a landmark in horological history with this exceptional 1964 Seiko 5717-8990 One Push Chronograph—the very first Japanese-made wrist chronograph and one of the most sought-after vintage Seiko watches ever produced.

Released to commemorate the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, the Seiko 5717-8990 represents a defining moment in Japanese watchmaking. Combining innovative engineering, timeless design and historical significance, this rare monopusher chronograph remains one of the most desirable collector's pieces from the golden age of mechanical watches.

This example is a desirable late-production model, featuring the improved rotating bezel material for greater durability and enhanced legibility. Powered by Seiko's renowned Calibre 5717 manual-wind movement, it showcases the ingenious single-button chronograph system that controls the start, stop and reset functions in one continuous sequence—a remarkable technical achievement for its era.

The clean dial, rotating timing bezel and balanced proportions make the watch equally at home in a serious vintage collection or as an everyday statement piece for enthusiasts of classic mechanical timepieces.

Key Features

• Genuine 1964 Seiko 5717-8990 One Push Chronograph
• First Japanese-made wrist chronograph
• Produced to celebrate the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
• Rare monopusher chronograph operation
• Highly collectible vintage Seiko reference
• Late model with upgraded bezel material
• Manual-wind mechanical movement
• Original vintage styling with rotating timing bezel
• Historic case back featuring zodiac engraving and Seiko seahorse water-resistant emblem

Specifications

Brand: Seiko

Model: 5717-8990

Year of Manufacture: 1964

Movement: Seiko Calibre 5717 Manual Wind

Jewels: 21

Beat Rate: 18,000 BPH (2.5Hz)

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 37.5mm

Lug-to-Lug: 45mm

Case Thickness: 12.4mm

Lug Width: 18mm

Functions:

• One Push (Monopusher) Chronograph
• 60-Second Central Chronograph Timer
• Date Display
• Bidirectional Rotating Timing Bezel

Historical Significance

The Seiko 5717-8990 occupies a unique place in watchmaking history as Seiko's first chronograph wristwatch. Designed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, it marked Japan's emergence as a world leader in precision timekeeping.

Its innovative one-push chronograph mechanism, elegant proportions and robust manual movement laid the foundation for the legendary Seiko chronographs that followed. Today, the 5717-8990 is regarded as an essential piece for collectors of vintage Seiko, Olympic memorabilia and historically important mechanical watches.

The engraved case back displays both the zodiac emblem for its year of manufacture and Seiko's iconic seahorse water-resistance symbol—details that further enhance its authenticity and collectability.

Why Collect the Seiko 5717-8990?

• One of the most collectible vintage Seiko watches
• First Japanese chronograph ever produced
• Limited production from 1964
• Tokyo Olympics commemorative model
• Significant milestone in horological history
• Strong international collector demand
• Excellent investment-grade vintage timepiece

Price

£975.00

Price includes fully insured shipping anywhere within the United Kingdom.

An outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the most historically significant vintage Seiko chronographs ever produced—an iconic mechanical timepiece combining rarity, innovation and enduring collector appeal.