Introducing this gorgeous Seiko Speedtimer Chronograph Ref. 7017-6050 from the 70s. This chronograph is actually the first, purpose-built rally meter for the rally navigators to maintain the driver’s speed and rhythm within the special speed regulated zones.
Not only that but during those years there was a rivalry between two Seiko divisions – Daini-Seikosha and Suwa-Seikosha and since Suwa produced the cal. 6139 as the world's first automatic chronograph, Daini came up with the thinnest automatic chronograph movement ever made. With a thickness of just 5.9 mm, the 7017 set a record for the world’s thinnest chronograph movement.
The 7017-6050 Rally Meter has a very unusual design for a chronograph from those years. It only has one logarithmic scale that rotates around the fixed scale on the dial. Its only function is to calculate the speed and distance traveled during a regularity rally. This is how it’s got its nickname “The Eyeless Rally” (「目なしラリー」) – for its lack of sub-dials.
Once purchased, the chronograph will be inspected by our watchmaker then shipped.
SOLD - Seiko SpeedTimer 7017-6050
Our offering is in very good condition for its age : The case and bracelet are in great shape with some light scratches. The dial is overall clean despite its age and has no blemishes. The text on the dial is also still crisp and the inner bezel rotates smoothly.
The hour, minutes, and chronograph hands are still intact with the vivid white and red colors. The crystal has no scratches and the outer bezel is in great shape. The movement is currently running at +45 seconds/day. The chronograph function is working flawlessly as well.
BRAND: Seiko
MODEL: Speedtimer
REFERENCE: 7017-6050
DIAL: Original black dial
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 43mm Diameter, 41mm Lug to Lug, 13mm Height, 19mm Lug Width
CRYSTAL: Domed Acrylic
CASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Cal.7017A (Self-Winding)
Manufacturing date: June 1971
Service History: Unknown, +45s/day
Bracelet/Strap: Original Seiko Speedtimer JDM Bracelet XAA521 with Clasp extender