Vintage Seiko Type II 7546 Stainless Steel — Green Dial (1977)

Seiko Type II vintage: a quartz watch with a superb gradient green dial This Seiko Type II vintage watch is a superb witness to the golden age of Japanese quartz, with its round stainless steel case and magnificent sunburst gradient green dial. From the Type II range — a quartz collection launched by Seiko in 1976 — it is appealing for its refined finishing and bilingual day-date display. With its versatile size, it is equally suited to a man's or a woman's wrist. A Japanese piece with a strong character, ideal for everyday wear. The gradient green dial is the soul of this watch: from a luminous, sunburst green at the center, it darkens toward a deep night green on the edges, in a highly sought-after "tropical" effect. The applied faceted baton hour markers and baton hands, with luminescence, lend it remarkable presence and legibility. At 3 o'clock, the day-date window displays the day in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. The "Seiko Quartz" signature, the "Type II" mention and the emblem complete this spectacular dial. This Seiko is powered by the 7546 quartz caliber, precise and reliable, fitted with a bilingual day-date display and a hacking seconds mechanism for time-setting. It runs on a battery and perpetuates Seiko's legacy, the quartz pioneer with the 1969 Astron. A controlled movement, guaranteeing precise everyday operation, without demanding mechanical maintenance. With its 35mm case in brushed steel, mounted on its original integrated steel bracelet, this vintage watch offers a versatile format true to its era, on the wrist of a man or a woman — a true Unisex watch. The whole piece is in very good condition. The original steel bracelet is adjustable (length ~18cm). Three points to note Seiko Type II vintage watch, round stainless steel case, superb sunburst gradient green dial (1977). Reliable Seiko 7546 quartz caliber, bilingual kanji/English day-date, hacking seconds. Uncommon JDM model in Europe, on its original integrated steel bracelet; Unisex watch. → Discover our vintage Seiko watches → See our Japanese vintage watches Technical characteristics Brand: Seiko Model: Type II, round shape Reference: 7546-8080 Estimated year: 1977 Origin: Japan Gender : Men's and women's watch (Unisex) Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko 7546 caliber (day-date, stop-seconds) Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (bilingual kanji/English), date Case: Brushed steel (steel case back), round shape Dimensions: 35mm (37mm with the crown) Lug to lug: 40mm Thickness: 10.5mm (Crystal included) Lug width: 18mm Crown: Steel, original Dial: Sunburst gradient green, applied faceted baton indexes with luminous hands, signatures « Seiko Quartz » and « Type II », day-date at 3 o’clock, original Hands: Lighted baton hour markers, minute hand, and original seconds hand Crystal: Mineral, in very good condition Bracelet: Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length ~18cm) Buckle: Steel clasp, original Condition and warranty General condition: Very good condition. Superb original green dial, case and steel bracelet in good condition. Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch) Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee Movement: Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case Not included: Original box and papers Frequently asked questions What is the Seiko Type II? The Type II is a line of quartz watches launched by Seiko in 1976 and produced until 1984. Recognizable by the “Type II” designation and the quartz badge on the dial, it accompanied the rise of Japanese quartz while preserving the finishing care and case inherited from the brand’s “Grammar of Design” philosophy. Is the green dial original? Yes. This superb sunburst gradient green dial is original. Green colorways, especially in this “tropical” hue that darkens at the edges, are among the rarest and most sought-after in the Type II range, making this piece particularly attractive to collectors. How does the bilingual day-date function work? The aperture at 3 o’clock displays the date as well as the day of the week, which can be set in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. It is an authentic feature of models originally intended for the Japanese domestic market (JDM), and uncommon in Europe. Is this Seiko watch vintage? Yes, absolutely. Dated 1977, it comfortably exceeds the thirty-year threshold generally used for the term “vintage.” This is an authentic vintage Seiko watch, a witness to the golden age of Japanese quartz. Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman? It is a Unisex watch. Its 35mm case suits both masculine and feminine wrists. Its superb green dial and assertive character make it a versatile watch, ideal for everyday wear.