Vintage Seiko 2205-0259 Hi Beat Automatic 17 Jewels 。Rare 1970s Seiko Hi-Beat Ladies\' Automatic - Caliber 2205-0259 ​Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Seiko ladies\' mechanical watch from July 1972 (Serial #270419). This is a \"Hi-Beat\" model, meaning the movement operates at a high frequency (28,800 BPH) for superior accuracy and a smooth second-hand sweep. Unlike many vintage automatics, this high-spec 2205 caliber also allows for manual hand-winding. ​Condition Details: ​Movement: Running great and keeping time. Features a quick-set date function operated by a unique \"pump\" action on the crown. ​Case & Crystal: The stainless steel case shows honest vintage wear. The Hardlex mineral crystal has some surface scratching consistent with age (see photos) but maintains good clarity. ​Band: Fitted with a vintage Speidel expansion \"Twist-O-Flex\" band for a comfortable, adjustable fit. ​Dial: Clean silver/white dial with polished baton indices and a date window at 3 o\'clock. ​A classic piece of Japanese horological history!