Seiko Solar 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 Solar Overview

The genius of the Seiko Solar line lies in its ability to completely eliminate the anxiety of a dead battery without sacrificing the elegance of a traditional timepiece. By embedding a highly sensitive, micro-engineered solar cell beneath the dial, these watches convert not just sunlight, but any ambient indoor light into clean electrical energy, storing a massive power reserve that can last up to ten months in pitch darkness. It is the ultimate “set-it-and-forget-it” luxury—offering the pinpoint accuracy and grab-and-go convenience of quartz, paired with an eco-conscious, battery-swap-free engineering marvel that ensures your watch is charged and ready for as long as you own it.

Elevate your wrist game without the footprint. This authentic Seiko Solar dress watch pairs a warm two-tone bracelet with a soft ice-blue dial, applied gold Roman numerals at 12 and 6, and slim gold baton indices — a quietly formal combination that reads as dressy without shouting. A day-date window sits at 3 o’clock, and a solar panel hidden beneath the dial converts any light source, from open daylight to ordinary room lighting, into clean energy. There is no battery to replace.

The case back is stamped V158-0BA0, and the serial number 6N0809 dates this example to November 2016. It comes complete on its original Seiko two-tone bracelet with a signed Seiko clasp. If you want the convenience of quartz and the ease of never opening the case back, but would rather not wear something obviously sporty, this is the shape that combination usually takes.

Technical Details

• Brand: Seiko
• Model Reference: V158-0BA0
• Movement: Seiko Caliber V158 Japanese Solar Quartz
• Power Reserve: Up to 10 months on a full charge
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month at normal operating temperature
• Case Material: Stainless steel, with gold-tone accents on the bracelet
• Case Diameter: Approx. 37 mm (excluding crown)
• Case Thickness: Approx. 10 mm
• Dial: Ice-blue dial with applied gold Roman numerals at 12 and 6 and gold baton indices
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal
• Calendar Function: Day and date window at 3 o’clock
• Water Resistance: Case back marked “WATER RESISTANT” with no depth rating stated — we recommend treating it as splash-resistant only
• Caseback: Solid stainless steel, stamped V158-0BA0
• Bracelet: Two-tone stainless steel with signed Seiko folding clasp
• Production Date: November 2016 (from case back serial 6N0809)

Condition Report

The dial is in excellent condition — bright and clean, with no marks, and every applied gold marker and hand present and undamaged. The Hardlex crystal is clear, with no cracks or chips. The stainless steel case shows light hairlines and handling marks from normal wear, most noticeable across the polished bezel. The case back is visibly hairlined and carries a few light scratches. The two-tone bracelet shows scratching and light wear to the gold-tone links; the signed Seiko folding clasp is intact and closes securely.

Watch went through a recent service by a professional watch technician 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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We guarantee the item you receive looks and works exactly as advertised — or your money back.

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.