Seiko - Speak Time - χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας - A860-4000 - Άνδρες - 1989

Seiko "Speak Time" talking digital quartz watch, reference A860-4000, in matte silver — the famous "iron mask" voice watch of the 1980s, produced in February 1989. PLEASE NOTE: there are brown rust-like deposits around the case back screws, the bracelet joints and inside the clasp — please check the photos carefully.

Overview
A Seiko Speak Time A860-4000, one of the world's first talking wristwatches, introduced by Seiko in the mid-1980s and developed with visually impaired users in mind. Pressing the flap lever below the display makes the watch announce the time aloud through the distinctive inverted-triangle speaker grille above the LCD — a design that earned it the nickname "Tetsu-kamen" (iron mask) among Japanese collectors. Matte silver case with the SEIKO emblem on the top bar, on a steel three-row bracelet.

Specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Speak Time — voice/talking digital watch
- Reference: A860-4000 (confirmed on the case back)
- Movement: quartz digital (calibre A860), with time-announcement (voice) function operated by the front lever
- Functions per case back: SELECT / START/STOP / ADJUST / RESET / SET / SPEAK / MODE; three side pushers plus the front speak lever
- Case: stainless steel + plastics (per case back marking) with matte silver finish; stainless steel case back secured by four screws
- Case diameter: to be confirmed (left to right, excluding the pushers)
- Display: digital LCD with inverted-triangle speaker grille
- Bracelet: steel three-row bracelet with double push-button clasp — no Seiko markings found on the clasp, so originality cannot be confirmed
- Bracelet size: fits up to approx. 17–17.5 cm wrist as pictured
- Total weight: approx. 72.6 g
- Year of production: 1989 (February, per serial number; the last digit of the serial is not legible)

Condition
In good condition with visible signs of wear, consistent with age. The main point to note is brown to orange rust-like deposits: around the case back screws, at the joints between the case and bracelet on the back side, in the gaps between the links and on the inner plate of the clasp. There is yellowish-brown residue and discolouration at the base of the black pushers, the uncoated resin on the back of the case has yellowed, and the silver front finish shows a few small black spots of paint loss/rubbing near the left-side pushers. The inner plate of the clasp shows many fine hairlines. The speaker grille is intact with only light rubbing, and the LCD cover is clear with only faint marks. A thorough cleaning is recommended. Please refer to the photos, which form part of the condition description.

Working order
The watch is in working order: the digital display is running and legible with the seconds advancing correctly, and the voice (time-announcement) function has been confirmed as working — the watch speaks the time when the speak lever is pressed. Accuracy has not been professionally tested or guaranteed; given the age of the watch, a battery change or service may be needed for long-term reliability.

Included
Watch only. No box or papers.

Shipping
Ships from Japan. Registered and insured shipping, mainly via DHL or FedEx.
Import duties or taxes may apply depending on the buyer's country. These charges must be paid by the buyer.
No weekend shipping as courier pickups are unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays.

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