Seiko Quartz Railwayman's Pocket Watch (1982) – Ref. 7550-0010

Rare and historically significant Seiko Railway Pocket Watch (鉄道時計) , made for the Japan National Railways (国鉄 – Kokutetsu) .
This watch was used by train drivers and railway staff of the Hokkaido Railway Division (北釧) in the early 1980s and is one of the sought-after official service watches that Seiko produced exclusively for the Japanese railway network.

Historical background

The following is engraved on the back of the case:
昭57（Shōwa 57）＝1982
This means that this specimen was clearly issued in 1982 , i.e. from the late phase of Japan National Railways (JNR), shortly before its dissolution and privatization (JR Group, 1987).

The engraving国鉄北釧stands for "Japan State Railways, Hokkaido District" – a regional designation found only on officially issued models.

Such railway watches were subject to strict precision requirements and had to be regularly tested and certified by Seiko for official train conductors.

Technical features

• Model: Seiko Quartz Pocket Watch
• Reference number: 7550-0010 A6RP
• Caliber: Seiko 7550 , high-precision quartz movement
• Origin: Japan (昭和57年 = 1982)
• Engraving: “国鉄北釧” (Japan National Railways, Hokkaido Division)
• Diameter: 50 mm
• Height (with glass): approx. 14.7 mm
• Weight: approx. 82 g
• Dial: matte white with Arabic railway numerals and seconds division
• Hands: black lacquered
• Case: Polished stainless steel
• Glass: Mineral glass
• Special feature: Serial number 101100 (=manufactured in October 1981) , service engraving with year of issue
• Condition: very good, minimal signs of wear on the casing

Description

This pocket watch is an authentic piece of Japanese railway history.
The clear, perfectly legible dial with finely crafted Arabic numerals was specially designed for precise time reading in railway operations.
The robust stainless steel case and the reliable quartz movement exemplify Seiko's technical excellence in the early 1980s era.

The engraving昭57 (1982) and the designation国鉄北釧clearly assign it to a specific JNR region – a rarity among collectors.

It is ideal as a collector's item , a gift for railway or Japan enthusiasts , or as a symbolic birthday present with a historical vintage .

Collector's value and significance

Genuine Seiko railway watches with JNR engraving are rare, especially in good original condition.
They are considered iconic technical objects of Japanese precision engineering history and are highly valued among collectors.

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

Notice
As this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed . To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.