Seiko Watch Quartz Diver 7548-7000 Vintage 1980

SPECIFICATION

• Fantastic pre-owned condition
• Some very minor scratches and marks to the case and bezel
  
• Movement serviced, new gaskets and successfully tested to 6bar
• New battery fitted
  
• Dual day wheel in Kanji or English
• Paired with a new unworn genuine Seiko rubber diver strap DAL1BP
  

THE WATCH 

A Seiko Diver is a must in anyone's collection, its versatility is paramount and can easily be paired with anything. The Seiko 7548-7000 was the first diver by Seiko to feature a quartz powered movement. Its design harkens closely to the likes of the modern fan favourite SKX007 and SKX0013 as Seiko began to really develop their design language in diver's around this period. While being a quartz movement (battery powered) the 7548 series was made during Seiko's "golden" years where quality and precision were paramount to the company.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

The 7548 divers were produced from 1978 till 1985. A high end movement in it’s time and until today considered as one of the best quartz movements Seiko made. Much of the reputation of Seiko was in part helped by U.S. Military personnel who swore by the Japanese watch brand. The 7548-7000 was Seiko's first attempt at a quartz powered dive watch and was adapted from the 6309 platform. The 7548-7000 was destined for the Japanese domestic market and sports an English/Kanji day wheel. Supergroup Queens lead guitarist Brian May has famously worn a similar 7548-70** for many years.

The 7548 movement is based on the hugely iconic 6309 automatic movement. The two movements are identical until you get to where the mainspring would usually be. Instead of a mainspring you find a battery powered quartz crystal circuit board. The movement is powered by quartz, but is 90% mechanical and is a full metal construction (other than the circuit board). It’s designed to be serviced, nurtured and to last the test of time.