Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz 8243 Steel — Blue Dial (1979)

Seiko Lord Quartz vintage: a high-end steel watch with a blue dial This vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch is a prestigious dress piece with a round steel case and a deep navy blue dial with a fine grained texture. From the rare Lord Quartz line — produced only from 1978 to 1980 and, at launch, more expensive than certain King Quartz models — it appeals through its precision and meticulous finishing. With its versatile size, it can be worn equally well on a man’s or a woman’s wrist. A refined Japanese watch, sought after by collectors. The navy blue dial, with its delicate grained texture that subtly catches the light, highlights applied faceted baton hour markers, a Roman numeral XII, the "Seiko Lord Quartz" signature and the emblem. At 3 o’clock, the day-date window displays the day in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. Fine faceted hands and a sweeping seconds hand complete the ensemble for a clear, luminous reading. A sober, deep dial of great elegance. This Seiko is powered by the quartz caliber 8243, a remarkable high-end movement: originally stated at approximately ±10 seconds per month — on the level of the King Quartz — with a battery life of about 5 years and a bilingual day-date. On a piece of this age, the actual precision may now vary depending on the condition of the movement. It carries forward the heritage of Seiko, the quartz pioneer with the Astron of 1969. With its 33mm case in steel, fitted to its original integrated steel bracelet, this vintage watch offers a versatile format true to its era, on the wrist of both a man and a woman — a true unisex Unisex. The whole piece is in very fine condition; the mineral crystal, probably polished, is in very fine condition. The original steel bracelet is adjustable (length ~20cm). Three points to note Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, round steel case, grained navy blue dial and day-date (1979). High-precision Seiko 8243 quartz caliber (±10 s/month originally stated), battery life ~5 years, bilingual day-date. Rare Lord Quartz line (produced 1978-1980), on its original integrated steel bracelet; Unisex watch. → Discover our vintage Seiko watches → See our vintage Japanese watches Technical specifications Brand: Seiko Model: Lord Quartz, round shape Reference: 8243-7030 Estimated year: 1979 Origin: Japan Gender: Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex) Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko 8243 caliber (±10 s/month originally stated, battery life ~5 years, day-date) Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (kanji/English bilingual), date Case: Steel (steel caseback), round shape Dimensions: 33mm (35mm with the crown) Lug to lug: 39mm Thickness: 9mm (Crystal included) Lug width: 20mm Crown: Steel, original Dial: Navy blue with a fine grained texture, faceted applied baton hour markers, XII Roman numeral, signatures “Seiko Lord Quartz” and emblem, 3 o’clock day-date, original Hands: Faceted baton hands (hours, minutes) and seconds hand, original Crystal: Mineral, probably polished, in beautiful condition Bracelet: Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length ~20cm) Buckle: Steel clasp, original Condition and warranty Overall condition: Very fine state of preservation. Superb original blue dial, case and steel bracelet in beautiful condition; Crystal probably polished mineral. 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 Lord Quartz? The Lord Quartz is a range of high-end quartz dress watches, produced by Seiko only from 1978 to 1980. Although catalogued under the King Quartz line, it was more expensive than certain King Quartz models. Its limited three-year production makes it a rare and sought-after collector’s piece, more discreet than the King and Grand Quartz. Is the 8243 caliber accurate? Yes, particularly so. The 8243 was originally announced with a precision of around ±10 seconds per month — on par with King Quartz — and a battery life of approximately 5 years. On a piece of this age, real accuracy may vary depending on the condition of the movement and any adjustment. 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, fully. Dated 1979, it far exceeds the thirty-year threshold generally used for the term “vintage.” It is an authentic vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, a witness to the golden age of high-end Japanese quartz. Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman? It is a Unisex watch. Its 33mm case suits both a masculine and feminine wrist. Its navy blue dial and dress format make it an elegant and versatile watch, for everyday wear as well as evening occasions.