Seiko Quartz Railwayman's Pocket Watch Shinkansen (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 manufactured in the early 1980s for official use by the Shinkansen Division (新幹線) , the high-speed rail network of the Japanese State Railways.
It is one of the official, service-issued precision watches for train drivers and train attendants in high-speed rail operations.

Historical background

The following is engraved on the back of the case:
昭57 (Shōwa 57) = 1982
This specimen therefore dates from the time of the massive expansion of the Japanese Shinkansen network.

The engraving新幹(Q) stands for Shinkansen (Q) – a special allocation within the Japan National Railways that was responsible for the high-speed train operation of the Tōkaidō and Sanyō Shinkansen.
Only official service watches bore this engraving, which was intended to ensure precise time synchronization in railway operations.

These Seiko models have been regularly inspected, adjusted and certified to meet the high accuracy standards of high-speed transportation.

Technical features

• Model: Seiko Quartz Pocket Watch
• Reference number: 7550-0010 ACRP
• Caliber: Seiko 7550 (high-precision quartz movement)
• Origin: Japan (昭和57年 = 1982)
• Serial number: 270864 (produced June 1982, issued in 1982)
• Engraving: 「新幹(Q)」= Japan National Railways – Shinkansen Division
• Diameter: 50 mm
• Height (with glass): approx. 14.7 mm
• Weight: approx. 82 g
• Dial: matte white, Arabic railway numerals, seconds division
• Hands: black lacquered
• Case: Polished stainless steel
• Glass: Mineral glass
• Condition: very good, slight signs of wear, fully functional

Description

This clock is a true historical document of Japanese high-speed railway history .
Its clear, high-contrast dial with precise minute markings was designed for professional railway operation.
The robust stainless steel case and the reliable quartz movement symbolize Seiko's technical excellence of the early 1980s.

The engraving 昭57 (1982) and 新幹(Q) clearly identifies it as a service watch of the Shinkansen division – a rarity on the collectors' market.

It is ideal as a collector's item , a gift for railway or Japan enthusiasts , or as a symbolic birth year gift (1982) .

Collector's value and significance

Original Seiko railway watches with Shinkansen engraving are extremely rare.
They are among the most technically and historically significant variants of this series and represent the combination of Japanese precision, punctuality and industrial excellence .

Warranty (used)

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

Notice

Since this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed.
To protect the clock mechanism, the clock should not come into contact with water or moisture.