1983 Seiko 7A28-7090 Yacht Timer Chronograph

Though we typically only offer vintage mechanical watches, it’s hard to ignore the allure of a quartz watch that started a revolution. At a time when quartz meant LCD displays and designs so far removed from tradition that they were hardly recognizable as wrist watches, Seiko took a step backwards in order to bring watch design forward.

The 7A28 was the worlds first analog quartz chronograph, and to say they got it right is an understatement. The 7A28 is a 15 jewel movement devoid of a single piece of plastic. It can be regulated to dial in performance and was built in a way that allowed for the replacement of worn components. The same can’t be said for most of the quartz movements seen even today.

It featured distinct hooded lugs and the signature button layout of the Seiko 7Axx series chronographs: chronograph start and stop at 2, reset at 4, crown at 8 and another one at 10.

In the last couple of years, collectability for these 7A models has begun to skyrocket, and it’s easy to see why.

When you ask Seiko people about the top vintage pieces they’d like to own, a host of divers, chronographs, Grand and Seiko’s will certainly make their way to the list, but the Yacht Timer almost always finds its way in there. And the funny thing is, unless you’re a true eccentric and are after rarities like the 1970’s Astron or things like the H558 Ana-digi “Arnie”, the Yacht Timer is often the only quartz that makes the list.

Condition:

Overall this watch is in excellent condition which just some minor surface scratches visible at high magnification on the case. The dial and hands are perfect and the glass scratch-free. 

The movement has been fully serviced by our Watchmaker who specializes in Seiko watches.   A new battery and case back gasket have been installed.   All functions work as they should and the second hand re-sets correctly (an issue with un-serviced models).

Specifications:

Diameter: 38.5mm

Lugs: 20mm

Production Date: June 1983