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How much did the first Seiko quartz watch cost?

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How much did the first Seiko quartz watch cost?
The first Seiko quartz watch cost ¥ $450,000. That timepiece was called the Astron 35SQ, and it was launched in 1969. At that time, its price tag was around $1,250, roughly $9,000 when adjusted for inflation. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Seiko watches.
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Seiko Premier Automatic 2010 Original Box, Steel Case, Black Lather, Steel Clasp
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Seiko Premier Automatic 2010 Original Box, Steel Case, Black Lather, Steel Clasp Model - Gents Automatic Wristwatch ” Premier “ Dial - black original Dial 6R20 – 00B2 R2, applied S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

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Steel

Seiko SQ100 Quartz Day-Date Champagne Dial Gold-Plated Watch. Box + Papers.
By Seiko
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage gents’ Seiko SQ100 is featuring: a striking & desirable Champagne Dial, adorned with luminescent hands & baton numerals & day-date aperture at 3 o’clock 38mm Gold-Pl...
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Early 2000s Japanese Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s Rare and Retro Iconic classic, Men's Seiko 5 Sport Circa .1970s. Verified authentic Stunning Seiko s...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Wrist Watches

Seiko 6130 0040 AKA the "Pogue".. Chronograph, unusual dial and bezel, 1974.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Seiko 6130 0040 the "Pogue" named after being worn in space by Col. William Pogue, is presented in good condition with signs of use overall. A very attractive one register chrono...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Seiko Generation 2 – 7T27-7A20 British Military 1995
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
This Seiko Generation 2 British Military issued Chronograph arrives with us in its original condition with all markings to case back. 38mm stainless steel case with fixed lug bars a...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

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Steel

Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 1997 British Military Issued Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
This Seiko Generation 2 British Military Issued Chronograph arrives with us in its original condition with all markings to case back. Glass is a little scratched in places however w...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

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Steel

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