{"product_id":"vintage-seiko-king-quartz-4823-8000-g-watch-1975-blue-dial","title":"Vintage Seiko King Quartz 4823-8000-G watch 1975 Blue dial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: King Quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quartz 4823\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: November 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: 41mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used Seiko watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn fantastic pre-owned condition, with light wear from use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some very light scratches and mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte blue dial\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServiced Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew battery fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish and Kanji day wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz signed crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an stainless steel Bambi strap that fits up to am 8 inch wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko King Quartz 4823-8000-G is a vintage quartz wristwatch from Seiko’s premium King Quartz lineup of the 1970s, powered by the Caliber 4822 high-grade quartz movement. The 4832 movement uses a 32768 Hz quartz oscillator and incorporates 7 jewels in its construction to reduce friction in key parts. A distinctive feature of many watches with this movement is a “jumping seconds” behaviour when the crown is pulled out for setting, where the seconds hand advances to the nearest 10-second mark to aid precise synchronization. The 36 mm stainless steel case says true to Seiko's 'Grammar of design' and the blue dial dial ads a touch of class, the design reflects Seiko’s 1970s aesthetic for its higher-end quartz watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 4823 belongs to what collectors sometimes call Seiko’s “serious quartz” era. By the mid-1970s, quartz was no longer experimental, but it hadn’t yet become disposable. Movements like the 4823 were built with proper metal gear trains and robust construction, reflecting a time when quartz technology was still treated as premium engineering rather than mass-market convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBattery longevity was also a genuine selling point at the time. Multi-year running without intervention felt futuristic, especially compared to mechanical watches that required regular winding or servicing. The 4823 helped normalise the idea that precision timekeeping could be effortless and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInterestingly, many watches housing the 4823 still retained strong mechanical-era design language. Applied indices, brushed sunburst dials, and sharply faceted 1970s cases give them the aesthetic of traditional watchmaking, even though the technology inside was thoroughly modern. That blend of old-world styling with contemporary quartz performance gives these pieces a subtle crossover appeal today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom a watchmaker’s perspective, another point of interest is that these movements were still designed to be serviced rather than discarded. They predate the fully sealed, swap-only quartz modules that became common later, which adds another layer of appreciation for those who value longevity in design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King Quartz 4823-8000 is a standout example of Seiko’s quartz-era innovation. Featuring a striking blue dial and powered by the acclaimed 4823 calibre, it showcases the brand’s relentless pursuit of precision. Combining historical significance with distinctive vintage character, it remains a highly collectible timepiece today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor today’s collector, vintage quartz isn’t a compromise, it’s a confident, considered choice backed by knowledge, care, and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58183388594563,"sku":"SKQ5N01WO","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/seiko-king-quartz-4823-8000-b-front-_3.jpg?v=1780657154","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-seiko-king-quartz-4823-8000-g-watch-1975-blue-dial","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}