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Rare true JDM Seiko Kakume Speed-Timer chronograph, made in Japan and never sold for the U.S. market. Features the desirable non-U.S. “Seiko 5 Sports Speed-Timer” dial configuration with Kanji Japanese day-date display. Powered by the legendary Seiko 6138 automatic chronograph movement featuring column wheel and vertical clutch engineering, one of the most respected vintage automatic chronograph calibers ever produced. Highly sought-after champagne dial variant, produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market with no international counterpart. The champagne sunburst finish paired with the iconic pumpkin orange inner ring creates one of the most beautiful and recognizable dial combinations from Seiko’s golden era of chronographs. Many examples have heavily faded rings over time, making strong original color especially desirable to collectors. The famous “Kakume” nickname comes from the bold square subdials combined with classic 1970s motorsport styling and oversized cushion cas