The Seiko Super Autodator, introduced in 1953, stands as one of Seiko’s earliest ventures into date functionality. But what makes it truly special is that, for one brief and glorious year, Seiko broke away from convention. Instead of following the Swiss standard right away, they took inspiration from the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, crafting a unique date disc design that catches the eye. Unlike the typical date window at 3 o’clock, the Autodator’s date display increments at midnight and can also be adjusted manually via a small pusher near the crown.
 
By 1953, Seiko conformed to Swiss norms with the release of the Self Dator, featuring the more conventional 3 o’clock date window. That shift makes the Autodator an even rarer find today, especially in pristine condition. Finding one with its original chrome plating intact is nearly impossible, until now. This gem, a stunning new old stock example, has aged gracefully while retaining all its original details. It even comes with period-correct Seiko leather straps and its original tag, a sight so rare you won’t even find it at the Seiko Museum.
 
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