A good usable example of a 1980’s Seiko divers watch, from a time when they were not fashionable. Model reference 7C43-7010.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in August 1985.
CONDITION
Fashions fluctuate, but if you are looking for a birth year watch from 1985 the majority of the watches you find will be thin, small, gold plated and rectangular designs. That is what was the fashion was, so a 42mm divers watch wouldn’t be a usual choice. We will never know, but the person who bought this when new was probably a hobby diver and wanted the specification to use it as it was intended for. 200M water resistance, timer bezel, screw down crown and strong lume is the pattern for almost all divers watches since 1953, and there is no difference here. The bezel, case and glass all have some marks, but many will prefer that to an over restored or modified watch. The quick set works for both the day and date, and the day can be set to either English or Kanji. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The movement cover is still fitted, a part that is often lost. The rubber strap is new.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 43.3 mm
Width without crown 42.0 mm
Between lugs 22 mm
Lug to lug length 44.5 mm
Case Thickness 12.2 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.