Seiko - TYPE TWO 7546-7020 - 没有保留价 - 792760 - 男士 - 1977

Vintage 1977’s SEIKO TYPE II 7546-7020 Quartz St-Steel Silver Case Vertical Facet Crystal Rare Navy Metal Band New Battery replaced Suwa Seikosha Excellent Working Condition:KQ150
The "SEIKO TYPE II [7546-7020] " is a vintage quartz men's wristwatch manufactured by Suwa Seikosha 諏訪精工舎in the late 1970s. It is part of the "TYPE II" series, which Seiko developed to popularize quartz technology for the public. Historically, the TYPE II series was developed as a mid-range model during Seiko's transition from high-end quartz to more affordable models in the 1970s. Seiko revolutionized the global wristwatch market with the "Quartz Revolution" of the 1970s. After introducing the world's first mass-produced quartz wristwatch, the "Quartz Astron," in 1969, Seiko expanded its technology from its high-end "Quartz" line to the mid-range and popular price ranges, offering a wide range of models that combined reliability and practicality. The Type II series, positioned as the core of this trend from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, was a series focused on balancing precision, durability, and cost for everyday use. It bridged the gap between high-end models (Grand Quartz, King Quartz) and popular models (SQ, etc.) and was embraced as a "Seiko-like, realistic solution."
Type II Series Positioning and Features：
• Practical Design: Avoiding excessive ornamentation, emphasizing legibility and comfort. The excellent contrast of the indices and hands makes it suitable for both business and casual wear.
• Stable Movement: Equipped with a quartz caliber that Seiko had perfected through mass production at the time, its annual accuracy is in a range that is satisfactory for everyday use.
Designed for durability: Basic waterproof and dustproof performance is maintained, and the case and bracelet are also very sturdy. Repair parts are also relatively readily available （compatible parts）.
• Balanced price range: While it lacks the special features of the luxury line, it embodies "Seiko's standard quality" in terms of finish and reliability. Its cost performance is highly rated in the used market as well.
• The appeal of this model "Seiko's rationality": While not flashy, it provides sufficient precision and reliability for daily timekeeping.
• An entry point to vintage: An affordable price range that allows you to experience the design philosophy of the golden age of Japanese quartz watches.
• Aesthetics with a sense of the times: The sharp design created by the transition between straight lines and surfaces, and the restrained dial layout suit current styles.
At the time, these watches manufactured by Suwa Seikosha, they boast high accuracy （±15 seconds per month） and are renowned for their reliable movements.　Combining design and practicality, these watches feature attention to detail, such as the color-coded day of the week display (Saturday: blue, Sunday: red). They are highly sought-after on the pre-owned market, fetching high prices depending on their condition.　This watch truly symbolizes a turning point in Seiko's history, created to bring the "quartz revolution" to the masses. Quietly ticking away, this timepiece conveys the technology and aesthetic sensibilities of the time.
Features:
■ Brand: Seiko TYPEⅡ
■ Model Number: 7546-7020
■ Product Number:792760 Manufactured September1977: Seiko serial numbers are six digits long, with the first two digits indicating the year and month of manufacture. The first number（7）indicates the seventh year of the 1970s, meaning the watch was manufactured in 1977. The next letter （9） is the month code. For Seiko,1-9 represents January through September, O = October, N = November, and D = December. → "N" is November. Therefore, this watch was manufactured in September 1977
■ Technical features of Seiko caliber 7546 is an analog quartz watch movement. Production was in the 1970s. Caliver movement features a stable quartz mechanism with a Day-Date display, made in Kameido(亀戸製). The Caliber technical features include a high-precision quartz movement developed by Seiko in the late 1970s, widely adopted primarily in the Type II series. Production was in the 1970s.
• Sub-brands:SQ, Silverwave Z, Silverwave, Type II
• Battery:SR43SW / 301 （Silver oxide）
• Accuracy:±15 seconds/month
• Day / date:Day + date
• Rate:32,768 Hz
• Number of jewels:4
• Size / diameter:27.0mm X Height:4.6mm
• Development division:Suwa (Nagano Prefecture, Japan)
• Notes: The same as cal. 7545 but with day display （as well as date）. Has a battery life indicator function where the seconds hand moves in two second intervals when the battery is running low.
■Materials:
• Case: Stainless Steel
• Case Size:36mm excluding crown X 41mm including case lug Thickness:10mm
• Dial Display: Stainless Steel case and vertical fluted Navy Stripe face with stylish doubled bar hands and easy-to-read stylish bar indexes and 3 hands combined for both legibility and elegance display, analogue Calendar Day and date
• Case Back: S Steel SGP Back with Japanese script as Gift from CEO of Japan Railway Company
• Total Weight:78.5gms
• Water Resistant: water resistant-G level for everyday life water dishing/showering but don't expect too much from it: Even if it was labeled "Water Resistant" at the time, it doesn't meet modern standards. Avoid using it around water.
• Band: St.-Steel band with 18cm long wrist circumference measured by tape
• Crystal: vertical striped cut crystal
■Guide to set day/date/time:
• Pull one notch out first position to rotate clockwise for a change of date then turn counterclockwise for a change of Weekday
• Pull two notches out second position to rotate clockwise to change for correct hour minute and second （Hacking device works） if necessary date be changed by 24 hours rotation
■Condition: Overall The watch is in good pre-owned vintage condition and is currently in working order. There are light scratches and signs of wear on the case consistent with normal use over time.
Case: Stainless Steel Silver cases show very minor typical surface scratches, micro-scuffs, and signs of wear
Dial : The dial remains in excellent, clean condition, well preserved with clear printing, applied indices, and an attractive texture that has aged gracefully.
Crystal: Very rare vertical fluted Navy Stripe crystal shows some minor micro-wear upon close inspection.
New Battery replaced Mar.13th 2026 and it was functioning normally at the time of listing, so it should continue to function without any issues. Please be sure you are satisfied with the condition before bidding, so please check the photos and product description and ask any questions you may have (please note, however, that we may not be able to answer questions close to the end of the auction)