Seiko DX Owner Review : Delightful, interesting and friendly

Here is a 1969 SEIKO DX 6106-9010 Sea Lion M330 in all its glory. The Seiko DX meant "De Luxe", which means it was a little above the more classic "5" range. The finish was supposedly better, and the dials often more worked. Mine has a rather original sunburst sector dial because contrary to the usual (sunburst starting from the center), here the sunburst starts from the index at 12:00. This produces unusual reflections in the light. The movement is the 25-jewel 6106 with stop-seconds which is of good quality, and particularly precise in my case (-4 to +8 s/day depending on the positions). The case is well finished, but the shape immediately refers to its era. That's why I bought it, but it will not be unanimous. It's a shame, and it's a good thing, because the prices of these models are quite low, even when they are in excellent condition like this one. So, if you like it, treat yourself without breaking the bank.