Vintage Seiko Type II Watch — Green Dial (1976)

Seiko Type II vintage: a quartz watch with a rare green dial and kanji day-date This vintage Seiko Type II watch is a superb witness to the golden age of Japanese quartz, with a tonneau steel case and a rare green dial with a “bark” texture. Part of the Type II line — a quartz collection launched by Seiko in 1976 — it captivates with its meticulous finishing and bilingual day-date display. With its versatile format, it can be worn equally well on a man’s or a woman’s wrist. A Japanese piece with a strong character, ideal for everyday wear. The green dial features a superb vertical texture evoking bark or wood, which catches the light beautifully — a rare colorway highly sought after by collectors. The applied baton hour markers and hands, inherited from Seiko’s “Grammar of Design” philosophy, give it a presence worthy of far more prestigious models. 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 4623 quartz caliber, precise and reliable, equipped with a bilingual day-date display. It runs on a battery and perpetuates Seiko’s legacy as a quartz pioneer with the 1969 Astron. A controlled movement, guaranteeing precise daily operation without demanding mechanical servicing. With its 35mm case in brushed steel, mounted on its original integrated steel bracelet, this vintage watch offers a versatile format that is perfectly in keeping with its era, on the wrist of both men and women — a true unisex watch. The whole piece is in very fine preserved condition; the non-original mineral Crystal has been replaced and is in very fine condition. The original steel bracelet is adjustable (length ~18cm). Three points to note Vintage Seiko Type II watch, tonneau steel case, rare textured green dial (1976). Reliable Seiko 4623 quartz caliber, bilingual kanji/English day-date. Uncommon JDM model in Europe, on its original integrated steel bracelet; unisex watch. → Discover our vintage Seiko watches → See our vintage Japanese watches Technical specifications Brand: Seiko Model: Type II, tonneau shape Reference: 4623-8010 Estimated year: 1976 Origin: Japan Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex) Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko 4623 caliber (day-date) Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (bilingual kanji/English), date Case: Brushed steel (steel back), tonneau shape Dimensions: 35mm (37mm with the crown) Lug-to-lug: 40mm Thickness: 10.5mm (Crystal included) Lug width: 18mm Crown: Steel, original Dial: Green with a bark texture, applied baton indexes, signatures "Seiko Quartz" and "Type II", original Hands: Bâtons (hours, minutes) and seconds hand, original Crystal : Mineral, not original, very fine condition Bracelet : Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length ~18cm) Buckle : Steel clasp, original Condition and warranty Overall condition : Very fine condition with excellent preservation. Rare original superb green dial, case and steel bracelet in fine condition; replaced mineral Crystal (not original). Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch) Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee Movement : Checked quartz movement, 1-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” mention 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 green dial with an “bark” texture is original. Green colorways are among the rarest and most sought-after in the Type II range, which makes this piece particularly attractive to collectors. How does the bilingual day-date work? The 3 o’clock window 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 market (JDM), uncommon in Europe. Is this Seiko watch vintage? Yes, absolutely. Dated 1976, it far 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 is suitable for both a masculine and feminine wrist. Its rare green dial and assertive character make it a versatile watch, ideal for everyday wear.