In 1969, Seiko launched the world's first quartz watch, the "Quartz Astron," and the mainstream of wristwatches began to shift from mechanical to quartz.

This watch is a practical line of quartz watches released in 1971, and it is called 38 quartz to distinguish it from other quartz watches because it is equipped with a 38 series movement, and it is described as 38 QT in the catalog. It was done.

Although it is a practical line, it is a luxury watch that was sold at a higher price than Grand Seiko at the same time when quartz was very expensive.

This watch has a case with a nice combination of curves and planes that is typical of Seiko, and an Arabic numeral dial, which is one of the few types of design in Seiko. The

dial is a cream-colored dial with fine irregularities on the surface. It is sandblasted by spraying particles on the surface of the board, and it can be described as diamond dust because it shines brilliantly. The

hand is a thin baton hand, and the second hand is a two-tone color with 1/4 white and the rest black.

Because it is an early quartz watch, the part where the battery enters is thick, and the maximum is 13 mm, but it does not bother me when I wear it.

The mark above 6 o'clock is a mark that imitates the crystal used for quartz watches, and below that is a mark indicating that it was produced at the Suwa factory.

Overhauled. 6 months warranty.

Model Wrist Size: 16.5cm

-Specification

Brand: SEIKO
Model: 38 QT QUARTZ
Ref: 38-7030
Serial: 2xxxx
Year: 1973
Movement: Quartz
Case: 36mm
Material: SS
Lug Width: 18mm
Includes: Leather Strap (CASSIS GRENOBLE)

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In 1969, Seiko launched the world's first quartz watch, the Quartz Astron, and the mainstream of wristwatches began to shift from mechanical to quartz.

This watch was a practical line of quartz watches launched in 1971, and was called 38 Quartz to distinguish it from other quartz watches because it was equipped with a 38 series movement, and was listed as 38 QT in the catalog.

Even though it was a practical line, it was a luxury watch sold at a higher price than the Grand Seiko of the same period, at a time when quartz was very expensive.

The case of this watch is a combination of curved and flat surfaces, which is typical of Seiko, and the dial is Arabic numerals, which is a rare type of Seiko design.

The dial is a cream-colored dial with fine bumps on the surface. and can be described as diamond dust.

The hands are thin baton hands, and the second hand is two-toned, with one-quarter white and the rest black.

As an early quartz watch, the part where the battery is inserted is thick, up to 13mm, but it doesn't bother me when I wear it.

The mark at the top of 6 o'clock is a mark that resembles the crystal used in quartz watches, and below it is a mark indicating that the watch was produced at the Suwa factory.