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The Seiko 701X series of watches are a great value if you're looking for an off-tangent watch complication outside of the typical chronograph without breaking the bank. The 7017 is a three-handed flyback, and its applications have been put onto many different scales, but none so queer as this one, making it a literal Sports Timer. 

One of the most amazing things as vintage watch owner gets to experience is the intricate details of the watch. While I try to bring out the subtle nuances of the timepieces in my photos, it's nothing like having the real thing in front of your face. Not only are you privy to the tiniest details on the watch, you're given a the opportunity to imagine what the lovely sample would look like when it was brand new.

The black and white color combo never gets old, especially when it comes in the form of this classy number. The Tissot Navigator presents the humble chronograph in a quirky way, its oddly placed registers making for a nice conversation starter.

At a glance, this is but a simple dress watch - slim hands and a functional day date window. Take it out into the sun and you'll notice the dial is a nice shade of grey, something less commonly seen in the Lord Matic line and very worth your time indeed. The dial captures best in the eye of its beholder and doesn't appear well on camera, so you know that owning it is the only way to appreciate its beauty.

For the discerning collector of vintage gold watches, condition can be quite important. Precious metal should be as pristine as it can be - dial and hands included - and this watch on offer here checks all the boxes.