SEIKO vintage quartz watch
MADE IN JAPAN

“Seiko” (精工) is a Japanese word meaning “precision,” “exquisite workmanship,” or “refined craftsmanship.”
It comes from the characters:

• 精 (sei) – fine, precise, refined

• 工 (ko) – craft, workmanship

Originally, Seiko’s watchmaking division was called Seikosha (精工舎), meaning “House of Precision.”
In 1924 the company shortened the name to Seiko, keeping the core meaning.

So the brand name literally ties directly to the idea of precision engineering—which is exactly what the company wanted to be known for in its watches.

🕰️ Seiko Type II Quartz — Overview

The Seiko Type II series holds a legendary spot in watch history because it represents the moment quartz technology became accessible to the general public. While the first quartz watch (the 1969 Astron) cost as much as a small car, the Type II was the “everyman’s” high-tech watch of the late 1970s.

Seiko Type II Quartz, a classic timepiece from the era of the “Quartz Revolution.” This specific model was part of Seiko’s efforts to bring high-precision quartz technology to a broader market in the late 1970s.

In the mid-70s, Seiko’s lineup was divided into tiers. The Type II sat in the Upper-Mid Range, positioned below the ultra-expensive “King Quartz” and “Grand Quartz” models, but well above the standard automatic watches of the time.

• Production Peak: 1979 was the “golden year” for the Type II, with nearly 100 different models appearing in the Seiko catalog.

• The Mission: Its purpose was to provide the precision of quartz (accurate to +-15 seconds per month) in a package that was durable and stylish enough for daily office wear.

Seiko Quartz Type II “TV dial”
Case reference: 8223-500A
Movement (Caliber): 8223A, four jewels
Battery: SR936SW (394) 
Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
Production date: November 1978
Case width: 35mm
Thickness: 9.5mm
Lug to lug: 38mm
LUG WIDTH 19mm
TYPE  Quartz, Analogue
FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, Seconds, “day-date” complication

Watch went through a service by a professional watch tech and keeps good time.

Comes complete with original steel bracelet*.

(*)Note: Stock bracelets are often shortened by previous owners and may not fit you(see bracelet size in the product images). We recommend adding a new Seiko lug width matched leather strap with your order.

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Seiko Group Corporation (セイコーグループ株式会社, Seikō Gurūpu kabushiki gaisha), commonly known as Seiko, is a Japanese maker of watches, clocks, electronic devices, and semiconductors. Founded in 1881 by Kintarō Hattori in Tokyo, Seiko introduced the world’s first commercial quartz wristwatch in 1969.

Seiko is widely known for its wristwatches. Seiko and Rolex are the only two watch companies considered to be vertically integrated. Seiko is able to design and develop all the components of a watch, as well as assemble, adjust, inspect and ship them in-house. Seiko’s mechanical watches consist of approximately 200 parts, and the company has the technology and production facilities to design and manufacture all of these parts internally.

Seiko offers one of the widest ranges of watch technologies in the world—quartz, kinetic, solar, mechanical, and Spring Drive—spanning everything from affordable everyday pieces to six-figure haute horlogerie. Over the decades it has launched multiple global brands, including Lorus, Pulsar, and Alba, while elevating its prestige through innovations like Spring Drive, which helped push Seiko into higher-end territory. In the 2010s, Grand Seiko and Credor were separated into fully independent luxury brands, while Seiko’s own global lineup now includes Grand Seiko, King Seiko, Prospex, Astron, Presage, and Seiko 5 Sports, with Credor remaining primarily Japan-focused.

Among Seiko’s key lines, Seiko 5 (born in 1963) is the gateway mechanical series known for durability and value; Lord Matic defined 1970s style with faceted crystals and colorful dials; Astron remains Seiko’s flagship GPS-solar tech line; Presage focuses on traditional mechanical craftsmanship with enamel and urushi dials; and Prospex delivers professional-grade dive, field, and pilot watches often embraced by enthusiasts. At the top end, Grand Seiko emphasizes precision, Zaratsu polished design, and movements like Spring Drive, while King Seiko—revived in the 2020s—brings back sharp, elegant 1960s styling with modern calibres.

Finally, Credor represents Seiko’s pinnacle of artisanal watchmaking, producing low-volume pieces in precious metals and showcasing Japanese decorative arts and haute complications from the Micro Artist Studio. Beyond watches, Seiko has also produced various electronic devices and, historically, jewelry and eyewear—though those divisions have since shifted to other companies.