{"product_id":"seiko-quarz-7830-8000-marz-1977-nur-6-4-mm-flach-tropical-dial-neuwertiges-milanaise-armband","title":"Seiko Quartz 7830-8000 – March 1977 – only 6.4mm thin – Tropical Dial – new Milanese bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e6.4 millimeters thick. This figure is the reason to buy this small Seiko from March 1977 – and in the mid-1970s, it was only achievable with quartz. What sounds like a given today was the actual appeal of the new technology back then: not just the accuracy, but what it made possible in terms of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe early Seiko quartz generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1969, Seiko had introduced the world's first quartz wristwatch with the Astron. By the mid-1970s, this had evolved into large-scale production, and engineers began to explore how much space could be saved by eliminating the mainspring barrel, balance wheel, and winding rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe result is watches like this one: The caliber 7830 powers only the hour and minute hands as well as the second hand; there is no date, no additional function – and thus a case that disappears under any cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the engraving \u003cstrong\u003eSEIKO · STAINLESS STEEL · 7830-8000\u003c\/strong\u003e with the serial number 732458, which dates the watch to \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1977\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tropical dial has a very beautiful champagne tone. The dial features a fine sunburst finish and slim, applied baton indices; the hands are kept equally restrained. Below the center is the Seiko quartz emblem. No date, no lettering other than the brand – a design that relies entirely on serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tonneau-shaped stainless steel case is softly rounded and polished; with a 32.5 mm diameter, a 37.3 mm lug-to-lug, and the aforementioned 6.4 mm height, the watch is distinctly compact. 55 grams including the bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fine-mesh \u003cstrong\u003eMilanaise bracelet is in mint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – no frayed weave, no compressed edges, which one almost always finds on mesh straps of this age. It wraps seamlessly around the wrist and gives the watch its understated, almost jewelry-like character. Anyone who likes mesh knows how rare a strap in this condition is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and crystal are in good condition commensurate with their age and show only a few scratches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 7830-8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCaliber: Seiko 7830\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter excluding crown: 32.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 37.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 6.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. bracelet: 55 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number: 732458\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDate: March 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracelet: Stainless steel Milanaise, mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor anyone looking for a truly flat watch to wear with a suit. For slim wrists on which modern case sizes do not work. And for collectors who are building up Seiko's 1970s quartz program and not just looking at the big models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs this is a pre-owned watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54176394314066,"sku":"A331","price":229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/00D408F5-024D-4258-B286-96FA7AB8BFFE.jpg?v=1785938976","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-quarz-7830-8000-marz-1977-nur-6-4-mm-flach-tropical-dial-neuwertiges-milanaise-armband","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}