1987 Seiko 'Big Ben' Gold-Plated 25mm Quartz 5P30-6150

Here we have a rare 1987 Seiko 'Big Ben' Gold-Plated Quartz 5P30-6150. Made in collaboration with the Franklin Mint and inspired by the iconic Westminster Elizabeth Tower ‘Big Ben’ clock in London. Featuring a 25mm square gold-plated case that sits comfortably on your wrist with stubby, angled lugs. Its straight flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 33mm and a case thickness of just 5mm. On the right side, a coin-edged crown. An intricately engraved bezel surrounds a round crystal above a white dial mimicking the distinctive clock face. An outer minute track surrounds Roman numerals marking the hours. Elegant black spade and sword hands complete the dial. On the reverse, a stainless steel snap-off case back engraved with the watch's details, housing a Seiko quartz Cal. 5P30 movement. It comes paired with a well-suited 19mm strap and pin buckle.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only", meaning it comes with no original Seiko box or original Seiko paperwork. It comes paired with a well-suited 19mm strap and pin buckle. The watch is from Circa. November 1987, and is in worn original condition but is overall very good, with the sticker still present on the case back, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months Non-Waterproof Warranty.

A watch like this is exactly what KibbleWatches is all about, bringing the weird and wonderful at all price points. This is a rare 1987 Seiko 'Big Ben' Gold-Plated Quartz 5P30-6150. Made in collaboration with the Franklin Mint and inspired by the iconic Westminster Elizabeth Tower ‘Big Ben’ clock in London. I would not hesitate to add this fun watch to your collection today!

Reference : 5P30-6150
Movement : Quartz Seiko Cal. 5P30
Age : Circa. November 1987
Year : 1987
Case Size : 25mm
Case Thickness : 5mm
Lug to Lug : 33mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Gold Plated
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seikos history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892, Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924, the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956, Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. The Seiko Lord Marvel, introduced in 1958, was Seiko's first luxury watch, predating the well-known Grand Seiko. It was designed to rival Swiss brands with a refined design and higher specifications. In 1967, Seiko launched the calibre 5740C watch movement, a significant upgrade over the earlier calibre 5740A, which beat at 18,000, and the 5740B, which beat at 19800. This movement was special because it allowed the watch to run at a high speed of 36,000 beats per hour, making it Japan's first high-frequency watch. In fact, it was only the second watch movement of its kind in the world, following one released by a Swiss brand just a few months earlier. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there, Seiko launched Japan's first true divers' watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M, fitted with the automatic Calibre 6217, which was later given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.