Seiko Quartz Railwayman's Pocket Watch (1983) – 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 personnel of the Shin-Tetsu Division (新鉄) in 1983 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58（Shōwa 58）＝1983
This means that this specimen was clearly issued in 1983, i.e. in the late phase of Japan National Railways (JNR), shortly before its dissolution and privatization (JR Group, 1987).

The engraving新鉄Q stands for "Shin-Tetsu Division Q" – a regional division within the Japanese State Railways. It identifies this model as an official service watch issued exclusively to railway personnel.

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

Technical features

• Model: Seiko Quartz Pocket Watch
• Reference number: 7550-0010 ACRP
• Caliber: Seiko 7550, high-precision quartz movement
• Origin: Japan (昭和58年 = 1983)
• Engraving: “新鉄 Q” (Japan National Railways – Shin-Tetsu Division)
• Serial number: 270771 (= produced in July 1982, delivered in 1983)
• 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
• Condition: very good, slight signs of wear on the casing, fully functional

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 are exemplary of Seiko's technical excellence in the early 1980s.

The engraving 昭58 (1983) and the designation 新鉄 Q clearly identify it as belonging 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 pre-owned watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.