Like all Grand Seiko watches, the craftsmanship is superb on this Grand Quartz watch.  Model reference 4843-7000

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in September 1975.

CONDITION

Seiko were the pioneers of Quartz watches, and with the Grand Quartz they took all of that experience and made the very best watches they could.  Money didn’t seem to be an object – an automatic Seiko day date cost ¥9,800, yet this Grand Seiko cost ¥80,000 according to the 1975 catalogue.  The 4843 movement was launched in 1975, and not only did it have a battery life indicator but it also had an accuracy of +/- 5 seconds a month.  If you consider the current COSC chronometer specifications are -4 to +6 seconds a day, it shows you just how accurate this Seiko movement is.  The case and bracelet finish on this example as a media blasted matte, set off with a polished ten sided bezel.  The bracelet is full length, and has a simple adjustment that requires no special tools.  This is fixed with a GQ branded clasp (Seiko used to call their range toppers Grand Seiko, that morphed into Grand Quartz like this watch, and they have now reverted to Grand Seiko.)  A full length bracelet is an important advantage on vintage Grand Quartz watches – the watches were intended for the Japanese market, and the bracelets tend to be small for today’s larger wrists.  The bracelet is also designed to ft around the wrist, so the watch doesn’t sit flat on the desk but is comfortable on the wrist.  The dial is deep blue and has stripes that are not immediately obvious – just another little detail that GS watches draw people in with, like the highly polished rehaut.  Both day and date have quick set capabilities, and the day wheel is in English and Kanji.  The beveled glass has a few light scratches, and the crown is the original one signed with the same stylised quartz logo also found on the dial.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  37.7 mm

Width without crown  36.2 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  41.1 mm

Case Thickness  11.1 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 210 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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