Seiko Lord Quartz 8243-700B from 1979

Seiko Lord Quartz 8243-700B from 1979For sale is a Seiko 8243 700B. Many might be familiar with the King and Grand Quartz line but the scarcity of the Lord Quartz has managed to elude the radar of many collectors. The 8243 700B features a vertically brushed taupe dial with a smart bracelet design to give the watch an integrated bracelet look. Powered by the calibre 8243, a single battery change allows the watch to run continuously for 5 years before the next battery change is required.

The watch features a clean champagne sunburst dial with contrasting back paint applied on bith the dial and hands for contrast

The watch also features a screw down crown accompanied by crown guard

Powered by the high accuracy quartz calibre 9587

the Seiko SCVF001 carries more homage to the alpinist line beyond the pair of cathedral hands

The watch is in excellent condition other than light wear on the plating

the 701x calibres produced by the Daini factory in the 70s held the record of being the slimmest automatic chronograph in the world for 17 years before Frederic Piguet

It is worth mentioning that it is rare to find a 7001-8009 with all the lume in such a great condition

A dash of red is given to the tip of the chronograph second hand giving contrast to the otherwise monochrome dial

A brushed stainless steel bezel is used to give the watch a cold utilitarian look that contrast against the vibrant lumed indices for greater visibility

applied indices

Measuring just 3

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