Seiko "FIFA World Cup 2002 Korea Japan" - Official Licensed Model, August 2001

This Seiko wristwatch was launched in the run-up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup – the first World Cup ever held in Asia and the first to be co-hosted by two countries (Japan & South Korea).

The watch bears the official tournament logo and is part of the series of licensed products that Seiko marketed as part of a global agreement with FIFA.

Historical Context

The 2002 World Cup is considered one of the most significant in modern football history:

• first World Cup outside Europe and the Americas
• first co-hosting event (Japan / South Korea)
• final: Brazil vs. Germany
• Ronaldo's comeback with 8 goals and title win

In parallel, Seiko once again positioned itself as a brand with a strong connection to international sporting events – a tradition dating back to the Olympic Games and earlier World Cups.

Even though Seiko was not an official FIFA timekeeper in 2002, official licensed products (watches, stopwatches etc.) were specifically distributed worldwide.

Design & Special Features

The design of this watch is clearly aligned with the event:

• original FIFA World Cup 2002 logo on the dial
• stylized world map as background
• color elements in blue/red/green (tournament branding)
• sporty bezel with index markers
• classic date display at 3 o'clock

The watch deliberately combines a sporty tool watch design with a clear event reference – typical for Seiko at that time.

Technical Data

• Movement: Seiko Quartz (Japan)
• Case: Stainless steel
• Diameter: approx. 39 mm (without crown)
• Lug-to-Lug: 46 mm
• Height: 8.9 mm
• Lug width: 20 mm
• Weight: 97 g (incl. original strap)
• Strap: original stainless steel strap
• Water resistance: 10 bar

Condition

Good used condition:

• slight, age-related signs of wear on case and strap
• glass and dial clean and well-preserved
• technically flawless

Overall a very solid example without serious flaws.

Classification & Collector Relevance

These models do not belong to the high-end Seiko line, but are interesting for two reasons:

1. Event Reference
   → direct connection to the historically significant 2002 World Cup
2. Seiko Sports History
   → Seiko has been closely associated with international sports events for decades (Olympics, athletics, football etc.)

This results in a clear positioning as:

sports historical collector's item with everyday usability

Special Feature

• original engraving on the case back:
  "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea Japan"
• serial number present
• classic early 2000s Seiko sports design

Models from this series, in particular, appear only sporadically outside of Japan and specialized markets.

Target Audience

• Football/World Cup collectors
• Seiko enthusiasts
• Fans of early 2000s sports designs
• Everyday watch with a story

Warranty (used)

This is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Note

As this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.