This is the rarer, date only Grand Quartz model from Seiko that never came on a bracelet.  Model reference 4842-8041.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in March 1976.

CONDITION

These were never a cheap watch.  In 1976 they cost ¥ 63,000, which was about £110.  In today’s money, adjusted for inflation, that is £1,100.  They were also one of the most accurate watches on the planet, to within -5/+5 seconds per month – about 30x better than chronometer standards today.  This one has an unpolished case, with a few marks, and the bevelled glass just has tiny nibbles on the edge.  The movement is all working as it should, and has the signed crown still.  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.  The small blob of green at the top of the case between 11 and 12 has been removed since photography and doesn’t appear on the video.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.

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

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  38.6 mm

Width without crown  37.6 mm

Between lugs  19 mm

Lug to lug length  41.4 mm

Case Thickness  11.3 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

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.

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.

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