Seiko makes fantastic watches. Pure and simple.

From the rare as hen's teeth Hi-Beat 6159 to the film-famous 6105 and 6309 models to the economy workhorse SXK007, Japanese watchmakers perfected incredibly well-made tool watches decades ago - and at prices that make the most diehard Swiss watch fans question their spending habits.

This piece, a Reference 7017-6040, dates to circa 1970s and features a 40mm stainless steel round case with hooded lugs, a matte dark dial with day date functionality framed at 3 o'clock, this piece is topped off with an orange chronograph hand for timing short interval events. 

With a very funky period-style and excellent functionality, it's not hard to see why these 1970s Seiko chronographs are developing a cult following.

These are wonderful timepieces that represent just about everything that we love about vintage and are overlooked by many. Don't make that mistake!