Seiko Chronograph Owner Review : Discreet, friendly and sporty

Years ago, I fell in love with this particular Seiko Chronograph, reference 5717. Before then, I wasn't a huge fan of Seiko because I honestly wasn't aware of the diversity of models that the brand produced in the 60s/70s. I had Omega's Chronostop in mind as THE reference for such a watch, but I wasn't ready to buy one. I remember browsing the web when I stumbled upon this model that absolutely stunned me! I asked myself: What is this thing? After some research, I realized that it was a derivative of the limited-edition chronograph that Seiko had made for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. I did look for the historical model, but the prices were well above the 300 € that I ended up paying for this watch from my memory. It works perfectly, the bezel is fantastic, even though I would have preferred the plastic one from reference 5719. It's a watch that brings a smile to your face - simple, efficient, as the Japanese know how to do. It's worth noting that this model has been reissued in the Presage range with a rather successful look, but of course, it doesn't have the charm of the vintage piece!