{"title":"Seiko Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our Seiko pre-owned watch collection. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs Authorised Dealers for Seiko new watches we also have a wide range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fivefortyfive.nz\/collections\/seiko\" title=\"Seiko new watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeiko new watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiko is a renowned Japanese watchmaker founded in 1881. They produce a wide range of high-quality timepieces, from affordable quartz watches to luxury mechanical models. Seiko is known for innovation, introducing the first quartz wristwatch and kinetic watches. Their commitment to precision and craftsmanship has made them a respected global brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seiko-ufo-2n9631","title":"Seiko - 1972 ‘UFO’ Chronograph 6138-0011","description":"\u003cp\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eThe 1972 Seiko ‘UFO’ Chronograph 6138-0011 is a bold expression of 1970s design, instantly recognisable for its smooth rounded case that appears to float effortlessly on the wrist. This distinctive silhouette, which earned it the UFO nickname, captures the spirit of an era defined by experimentation and confidence, making it a true collector’s favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eIts inky black dial creates a dramatic stage for contrasting silver gray sub dials, accented with vivid orange tones that bring energy and depth. The applied Seiko logo at 9 o’clock is balanced by the Suwa emblem and a practical day date display at 3, while the white lumed short handset and striking orange chronograph hand add a playful yet purposeful touch. The black tachymeter bezel, enriched by a deep red ring, frames the dial beautifully and remains one of Seiko’s most compelling designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eMeasuring 44 mm across, the case delivers strong wrist presence without sacrificing comfort, thanks to its seamless construction. A large unsigned crown ensures ease of use, reinforcing the watch’s functional appeal while maintaining its clean, sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eAt its heart beats the Seiko calibre 6138 automatic chronograph movement, a robust and historically significant mechanism known for its reliability and smooth operation, embodying Seiko’s pioneering spirit in automatic chronograph innovation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS WARRANTY\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39870769889368,"sku":"13095","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/2025-03-20-SXc8Grf3-Seiko-1972-UFO-Chronograph130951-6.jpg?v=1745302370"},{"product_id":"seiko-vintage-speedtimer-automatic","title":"Seiko - 2021 Prospex Speedtimer SRQ035","description":"\u003cp\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eThe Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SRQ035 is a striking limited edition of just 1,000 pieces, inspired by Seiko’s 1964 stopwatch created for the Tokyo Olympic Games. It channels the purity of precision timing instruments, blending heritage with a distinctly modern execution that feels both purposeful and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eIts crisp white dial stands apart within the Prospex line, designed with absolute clarity in mind. Black printed tracks create a bold contrast, with intricate markings that prioritise elapsed time measurement over conventional time reading. A detailed seconds track with quarter second increments, subtle luminous dot hour markers, baton indices, Arabic numerals for tenth minutes, and pronounced square markers for full seconds all contribute to its technical character. The clean sub dials and baton hands with elongated counterweights enhance legibility, while the black angled inner flange with tachymeter scale adds depth and sportiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe stainless steel case with super hard coating measures 42.5 mm, offering a strong yet balanced presence. Its sharp lines, brushed surfaces, and polished accents evoke a refined 1960s aesthetic, complemented by oversized pump pushers, a three fold clasp with push button release, and 10 bar water resistance, making it as capable as it is collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e WHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the watch is the Seiko calibre 8R46 automatic chronograph movement with manual winding, offering a power reserve of approximately 45 hours. It features a column wheel and vertical clutch architecture for precise chronograph operation, runs with 34 jewels, and delivers a daily precision of +25 to -15 seconds, along with small seconds and stop second hand functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40096674218072,"sku":"20023","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/2025-03-20-6fOOtJLU-Seiko-Prospex-Speedtimer200231-6.jpg?v=1745302337"},{"product_id":"seiko-coutura-two-tone-chronograph-sna548","title":"Seiko - Coutura Two-Tone Chronograph SNA548","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA distinctly early-2000s Seiko design, the Coutura Chronograph SNA548 brings together bold styling, practical functionality, and everyday wearability. The two-tone stainless steel and gold-tone finish gives it a dress-sport aesthetic, while the layered grey dial with gold accents adds visual depth and legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowering the watch is Seiko’s 7T32 quartz chronograph movement, which combines a 60-minute stopwatch with split-time and alarm functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656714391825,"sku":"22603","price":495.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-Coutura-Two-Tone-Chronograph-SNA5481-7.jpg?v=1764113713"},{"product_id":"seiko-sportura-7t32-6n00-chronograph","title":"Seiko - Sportura 7T32-6N00 Chronograph","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Seiko Sportura 7T32-6N00 is a prime example of late-1990s to early-2000s Japanese watchmaking with a motorsport edge. Featuring a robust stainless steel case and a black dial accented a red seconds hands, it channels Seiko’s precision-driven design language. The dual-pusher layout and subdials create a balanced, technical look that appeals to fans of sporty complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowering the watch is Seiko’s 7T32 quartz chronograph movement, which combines a 60-minute stopwatch with split-time and alarm functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50960507011345,"sku":"22925","price":550.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-Sportura-7T32-6N00-Chronograph229251-7.jpg?v=1764113995"},{"product_id":"seiko-1960s-monopusher-chronograph","title":"Seiko - 1960s Monopusher Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko Monopusher Chronograph 5717-8990 is a legendary chronograph that embodies the pioneering spirit of Seiko’s watchmaking in the 1960s. Released in 1964 as part of Seiko’s first-ever chronograph series, this single-pusher stopwatch-style timepiece was developed for the Tokyo Olympics, marking a significant milestone in both the brand’s history and the evolution of wrist chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a 38mm stainless steel case, the 5717-8990 features a clean, mid-century aesthetic with a polished bezel and finely brushed lugs. The silver sunburst dial exudes timeless elegance, complemented by applied baton indices and slim dauphine hands. A central chronograph seconds hand and a date window at 3 o’clock add to its functionality while maintaining a well-balanced and uncluttered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike modern chronographs, this model is operated by a single pusher at 2 o’clock, which starts, stops, and resets the chronograph function in a single motion. This mechanism is powered by the Seiko Caliber 5717, a manual-winding, column-wheel chronograph movement, renowned for its smooth operation and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51261653549329,"sku":"23119","price":1520.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1960s-Monopusher-Chronograph231192-7.jpg?v=1745302111"},{"product_id":"seiko-1972-automatic-chronograph-panda-6138-8020","title":"Seiko - 1972 Automatic Chronograph 'Panda' 6138-8020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eThe Seiko 6138-8020, often affectionately referred to as the “Panda”, is one of the most collectible and celebrated vintage Seiko chronographs — and for good reason. With its silver dial, bold black twin sub-registers, and vertically brushed finishing, it has the kind of timeless appeal that transcends era and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eReleased in the early 1970s, this was part of Seiko’s groundbreaking 6138 series — notable for being one of the first automatic chronographs with a column wheel and vertical clutch, a technical feat that put Seiko at the cutting edge of chronograph innovation during a time when the Swiss were just catching up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eThe shaped 40mm case, link bracelet, and minimalist dial design give the watch both a sporty and dressy personality, while the layout — with no unnecessary clutter — keeps the focus on utility and symmetry. For collectors, the Panda stands as a cornerstone of vintage Seiko, offering value, historical relevance, and a truly unique design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInside beats the Seiko Caliber 6138B, a fully integrated automatic chronograph movement with column wheel, vertical clutch, and manual winding capability — remarkable technical specs for the early 1970s. This movement operates at 21,600 bph and features a dual-register layout with 30-minute and 12-hour counters, as well as a day-date complication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51789389431057,"sku":"23602","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1972-Automatic-Chronograph-Panda-6138-8020236021-7.jpg?v=1753916943"},{"product_id":"seiko-1975-jumbo-chronograph","title":"Seiko - 1975 'Jumbo' Chronograph","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Seiko 6138-3002, affectionately known as the “Jumbo,” is one of the most iconic vintage chronographs from the golden age of Seiko mechanical watchmaking. With its bold case profile, vertically aligned dual registers, and utilitarian dial layout, it exudes a rugged charm that resonates deeply with collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReleased in the mid-1970s, the Jumbo stands out not only for its generous case size (especially for the era) but also for its historical significance. It houses Seiko’s in-house 6138 movement — an automatic column wheel chronograph with manual winding and a quickset day-date. The absence of a bezel allows the dial to breathe, giving the watch a commanding wrist presence without feeling overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese early automatic chronographs mark an important chapter in Seiko’s evolution, and the 6138-3002 is one of the most wearable and collectible among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch is powered by the Seiko Caliber 6138B — a 21-jewel automatic chronograph movement with column wheel and vertical clutch. It features manual winding, a day-date complication (in both English and Kanji on some examples), a 30-minute totaliser at 6 o’clock, and continuous seconds at 12. Power reserve is around 45 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606499979537,"sku":"23921","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1975-Jumbo-Chronograph239211-7_d58a7ffd-d60d-4f02-86ea-b1c481e00ae4.jpg?v=1762293044"},{"product_id":"seiko-1970-presmatic-day-date-hi-beat-5146-5011","title":"Seiko - 1970 Presmatic Day-Date Hi-Beat 5146-5011","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeiko Presmatic Ref. 5146-5011\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1970\u003c\/span\u003e represents one of the more refined and technically ambitious watches produced by Seiko during the golden era of Japanese mechanical watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis reference features an interesting case shape that is bold and big. A clean and balanced dial with applied indices and a practical \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eday-date display at 3 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e, maintain the typical late 1960s and early 1970s Seiko designs. For collectors, Presmatic models are particularly appealing because they represent Seiko’s efforts to develop higher-grade automatic watches just below the Grand Seiko and King Seiko tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside beats the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeiko Calibre 5146\u003c\/span\u003e, a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHi-Beat automatic movement running at 28,800 vibrations per hour\u003c\/span\u003e, which was considered advanced for the period. The higher beat rate improves stability and timekeeping precision, reflecting Seiko’s push toward chronometric performance during this era. Serviced 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142746530065,"sku":"24171","price":700.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1970-Presmatic-Day-Date-Hi-Beat-5146-5011241711-7.jpg?v=1773101422"},{"product_id":"seiko-marinemaster-golden-tuna-ssbs018","title":"Seiko - 1992 Marinemaster Golden Tuna SSBS018","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe in-your-face dimensions of the 49mm golden tuna demand that you look at it. When you do, it takes the brain a second to take in everything that is going on. The gold and black bezel, the shroud, the oversized crown, it's all so big and bold. But it works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe first quartz professional dive watch offered to the market with an impressive 1000m of water resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe SSBS108 is powered by the 7C46-7009 with a 5-year battery life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247318327569,"sku":"24248","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-Marinemaster-Golden-Tuna-SSBS018224481-7.jpg?v=1774385662"},{"product_id":"seiko-1969-king-seiko-superior-chronometer-hi-beat","title":"Seiko - 1969 King Seiko Superior Chronometer Hi-Beat 45-8010","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe King Seiko 45-8010 Superior Chronometer is one of the rarest and most revered references in all of vintage Seiko collecting — and the \"Superior Chronometer\" designation is not a marketing phrase. It is a technical classification, earned through independent certification, that tells a precise and remarkable story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 45-8010 Chronometer was already a serious achievement — independently certified by the Japan Chronometer Inspection Institute (JCII, established 1968) to Seiko's internal 'A' accuracy grade of -1 to +10 seconds per day. The Superior Chronometer designation applied only to movements that went further: those that met the 'AA' accuracy grade of -3 to +6 seconds per day. This was the same precision standard demanded of Grand Seiko from 1966 onwards. In other words, the Superior Chronometer examples of the 45-8010 were, in measured accuracy terms, Grand Seiko's equals — produced under the King Seiko name, and available today at a fraction of the price equivalent Grand Seiko references command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production window for Superior Chronometer examples was extraordinarily short — essentially limited to 1969, making this one of the last King Seikos to carry the Hi-Beat 36,000 bph movement. The case is the distinctive \"pebble\" or turtle-shaped 8010 architecture — shorter, stubbier lugs than the earlier 7010s, with case flanks that slope sharply downward to create a convex, organic profile that is immediately identifiable and completely beautiful at 37mm. The white sunburst dial carries the full text \"Superior Chronometer Officially Certified\" — a declaration that appears on very few watches from any manufacturer, Japanese or Swiss, at any price — alongside \"Hi-Beat\" at the bottom, signed \"KS\" at 6 o'clock. The applied hour markers with their single black stripe running through centre, matched by the hands, create a dial language that is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 45-8010 is powered by the Seiko Calibre 4500A — the hand-wound version of the celebrated Calibre 45 family, beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second). This is the same high frequency that Grand Seiko's Hi-Beat movements would later become famous for, applied here in a manually wound format that many collectors consider the purest expression of the calibre's capabilities. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eServiced May 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53483649171729,"sku":"24393","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1969-King-Seiko-Superior-Chronometer-Hi-Beat243931-7.jpg?v=1779164014"},{"product_id":"seiko-2020-flightmaster-alarm-chronograph-sna411","title":"Seiko - 2020 Flightmaster Alarm Chronograph SNA411","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko Flightmaster is one of the most functional watches in production — and it makes no attempt to disguise that fact. This is a tool watch in the tradition that Seiko has maintained since the 1960s: built to do things, to do them accurately, and to keep doing them reliably for decades without demanding much in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SNA411 centres on the E6B rotary slide rule bezel — the same navigational computing tool that aviation has used since 1940, built into the bidirectional rotating bezel. In practice it solves the calculations that commercial and military pilots perform routinely before and during flight: ground speed, distance, fuel consumption, wind correction, time-speed-distance problems, and unit conversions. Before digital flight computers, a pilot's watch with a circular slide rule was essential equipment. The SNA411 carries that heritage forward in a form that still works perfectly, still makes sense, and still sits on the wrist in a way that every button and function is immediately accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm case wears closer to 40mm in practice — the bezel and slide rule take up considerable visual real estate, leaving a genuinely compact 32mm dial at the centre, and the lug-to-lug of just 44mm makes this one of the most comfortable large-diameter watches available. The black dial with white markings gives it maximum contrast in variable lighting, and the yellow sweep chronograph hand — a Seiko Flightmaster signature since the 1970s — is immediately identifiable in the air and on the ground. This is an honest, capable, characterful watch that comes at a price that makes the Breitling Navitimer comparison both obvious and entirely irrelevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SNA411 is powered by Seiko's Calibre 7T62 — a quartz chronograph movement with integrated alarm function, manufactured in Japan and built around Seiko's understanding that precision and reliability matter more than complication in a working pilot's instrument. The chronograph measures elapsed time to 1\/5 of a second, with a 60-minute counter at 9 o'clock and 12-hour counter at 3 o'clock. The alarm sub-dial at 12 o'clock can also function as a second time zone indicator — a practical dual-use feature that adds GMT utility without a dedicated hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFIVEFORTYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWARRANTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53502913544465,"sku":"24401","price":900.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-2020-Flightmaster-Alarm-Chronograph-SNA411244011-7.jpg?v=1779835818"},{"product_id":"seiko-1978-grand-quartz-day-date-9943-8030","title":"Seiko - 1978 Grand Quartz Day-Date 9943-8030","description":"\u003cp\u003eWHAT WE LOVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko Grand Quartz 9943-8030 belongs to one of the most technically significant moments in twentieth-century watchmaking — and the blue textured dial example is, within that already select group, the variant most worth seeking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1970s, Seiko's Twin Quartz technology represented the genuine cutting edge of timekeeping precision. The system used two quartz oscillators rather than one: a primary oscillator that kept time, and a secondary oscillator dedicated solely to monitoring ambient temperature, feeding compensation data back to correct the drift that temperature variation causes in standard quartz movements. This was watchmaking's most direct and effective answer to the same problem Swiss chronometer makers had spent decades trying to solve mechanically — and Seiko solved it with electronics, achieving an accuracy rating that outperformed virtually every mechanical watch on the market at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial on this example is the detail that elevates it above the more commonly encountered silver and sand-textured Grand Quartz pieces. The blue sand-textured surface creates a sense of depth that a flat-printed dial could never achieve, with light catching the granular texture differently depending on the angle of view. The blue-hued seconds hand picks up the dial's tone directly. Against the applied stick indices and clean minute track, the overall composition is restrained and confident, with the day-date window adding daily utility without disrupting the dial's balance. Blue dial 9943-8030s surface far less often than their silver counterparts, and collectors who have handled both consistently note how much more striking the blue reads in person than in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonneau-shaped 35-36mm stainless steel case, with its chamfered flanks and stubby flat-ended lugs, sits comfortably and confidently on the wrist — a design vocabulary entirely of its era, and one that has aged with considerable grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 9943-8030 is powered by the Seiko Calibre 9943 — the Twin Quartz movement that delivers Seiko's headline accuracy specification of ±10 seconds per year, a figure that, in 1978, placed Japanese quartz technology meaningfully ahead of the Swiss watch industry it had displaced from the precision conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIVEFORYFIVE SIX MONTHS \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e WARRANTY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53676773802257,"sku":"24541","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Seiko-1978-Grand-Quartz-Day-Date-9943-8030245411-7.jpg?v=1781666189"}],"url":"https:\/\/fivefortyfive.nz\/collections\/seiko-preowned.oembed","provider":"FiveFortyFive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}