Near NOS 1982 Seiko SQ100 Quartz 6923-7010
Ref: 6923-7010
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original Seiko box or Seiko paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original 18mm stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp. The watch is from Circa. July 1982 and is in a used but overall in excellent condition as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
The Watch
Here we have a Near NOS 1982 Seiko SQ100 Quartz 6923-7010 with a 34mm stainless steel case, chamfered edges and a subtle curve of the case leading to a lug-to-lug length of 39mm and a case thickness of just 8.5mm ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, we have a crown protected by crown guards. The stepped bezel holds a flat Hardlex crystal above a white dial, Roman numeral indexes mark the hours. At 3 o’clock a day/date window, elegant pencil hands complemented by a tapered second hand complete this understated dress watch. At 12 o’clock we have the Seiko motif and at 6 o’clock “SQ 100”. On the reverse is a screw-down case back, inside a Quartz Seiko Cal. 6923 which was produced at the Daini factory and the watch comes fitted on its 18mm stainless steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp.
Personal Note
The perfect potential birth year watch for you or someone you know, it is affordable and near new old stock, which is rarely seen from anything from the 80s! The design is great and the dial reminds me of the Rolex "Buckley" dials, maybe we should nickname this the Seiko Buckley?
The Brand
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. 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 Caliber 6217 which later was 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.