Wall Clock - Seiko Post-Modern Plastic, Metal, Glass - 1980-1990 - Quartz Strike

Elegant Seiko Quartz Strike wall clock Ref. SX 256 K, an authentic example of Japanese modernist and postmodern design from the 1980s, produced by Seikosha Japan.
The clock features a refined and highly architectural aesthetic, characterized by its deep black dial, minimalist metallic hour markers, slim elegant hands, and sophisticated smoked chrome-effect frame details typical of high-end Japanese interior design of the period.
The lower section integrates the speaker grille for the striking function, creating a balanced and futuristic composition that blends functionality with minimalist decorative appeal.
Equipped with its original Seikosha Quartz Cal. 12002 movement, Made in Japan, known for reliability and precision.
The clock strikes correctly:
every hour,
every half hour,
and features an AM/PM selection system allowing the strike function to be automatically muted during nighttime hours to avoid disturbance.
The movement has been tested hanging on a wall for over 60 days and keeps time accurately.
Specifications:
Brand: Seiko / Seikosha
Model: Quartz Strike
Reference: SX 256 K
Caliber: 12002
Country of manufacture: Japan
Estimated period: 1980s
Movement: Quartz
Hour and half-hour strike function
AM/PM strike exclusion function
Materials:
Main body in plastic
Front panel in real glass
Side frame sections in chromed metal
Upper and lower frame sections in metallic-finish plastic
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 29.5 cm
Width: approx. 26 cm
Depth: approx. 5 cm
Weight: approx. 1.1 kg
Condition:
In very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with time.
The front glass panel is easily removable for cleaning and maintenance.
An original vintage Made in Japan wall clock with strong decorative presence, ideal for modernist, postmodern, minimalist, or Japanese-inspired interiors.Before listing, it has been carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs All functions mentioned in the description have been tested and verified and will be checked again before shipment as a final quality control.
Please note that colors, tones, and reflections may appear slightly different in person depending on lighting conditions, camera settings, and individual screen calibration. Photographs are taken under controlled light to show the item as accurately as possible and form an integral part of the description.
Due to the age and original mechanical electronic components, minor variations in timekeeping accuracy or performance may occur over time, even if the clock is fully functional at the time of testing.
The item will be professionally packed with appropriate protection, suitable for a vintage clock.
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