With a stunning dial, this Seiko SQ 4004 is so 1970’s it could be driving a Triumph Stag! Model reference 0903-7019.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back owe can accurately date this watch to being made in April 1975.
CONDITION
Seiko were the pioneers of quartz watches, launching the first commercially available quartz watch in the World on Christmas day 1969. This was is only a few years later, but by now Quartz technology was taking over the market. It could not only be be made cheaper than mechanical watches, but it was also more reliable and more accurate, and this was a major contributor to the Quartz Crisis of the 1970’s which saw two thirds of the workforce in Swiss factories laid off. It wasn’t that the Swiss had given up though – Most companies were developing their own movements including Patek Philippe, Piaget, Omega, Girard-Perregaux and more. But Seiko had the lead.
With the gold and brown dial, matched in a gold plated case and gold plated bracelet this 4004 SQ is quite a statement piece. The 4004 series sat below the Superior, Grand Quartz and King Quartz but above others in a frankly confusing line up! Everything is working correctly, including the quick set day and date. The day can be in French or English, and doesn’t always sit absolutely square in the window. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required. The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.9 mm
Width without crown 36.2 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 40.3 mm
Case Thickness 12.3 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 195 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 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.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.