1997 Seiko Rally Diver 7s36-0080

The renowned "Rally" sport divers crafted by Seiko in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s remain held in high esteem, representing some of the most memorable models produced by the company. Born from the spirited rivalry between Seiko's Suwa and Daini divisions, these watches are celebrated for their vibrant, colorful dials, distinctive checkered bezels, and their commanding, robust cases. Today, collectors eagerly seek out these "Rally" models, with Seiko drawing inspiration from the original designs to create newer versions that pay homage to their iconic predecessors.

Especially notable among the reissued "Rally" timepieces from the late 1990s is the (SBSS) 7S36 Rally diver series. Preceding the surge in vintage watch collecting trends, Seiko reintroduced several of its iconic sports divers from the past. These models, exemplified by the 7S36-0080, hold their own vintage charm and carry significant value among collectors.

A faithful tribute to the original Ref.5126-8130, the case exhibits subtle contouring, housing a captivating sunburst blue dial adorned with luminous markers accented by striking orange tips. Complementing this aesthetic, the hour and minute hands echo the design language and feature a vivid orange seconds hand that gracefully stands out against the dial's overall composition. Retaining the essence of the 1969 original while incorporating subtle adjustments underscores the timeless and enduring aesthetics of the design.

Condition:

Overall this watch is very good condition. 

The dial and hands are in perfect condition and the mineral glass is scratch free. 

The blue bezel  has some surface scratches including one noticeable circular mark at the 12.02 position.

The case and bracelet have scratches from normal wear.  Both are unpolished.

The case back engraving is strong and clear. 

The bracelet has an integrated 'extender' clasp fitted so it can fit wrists up to 7.5". (Pictured on 7" wrist). 

Specifications:

CASE DIMENSIONS: 40mm x 44.5mm case, 12.5mm thick, 20mm lug width

CRYSTAL: Mineral Crystal

CASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel

MOVEMENT: Seiko Automatic 23J 7S36

Manufacturing date: April 1997

Service History: Unknown, ±10s/day

Bracelet/Strap: Original Seiko Bracelet in Stainless Steel

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BUYERS:
1. For shipping purpose: we will mark lower values at the Buyer’s request. We ship with discrete packaging.
2. We use DHL Express for international shipping. Shipping to most destinations is normally 2-3 days.
3. Preferred payment method is via bank transfer/wire.
4. For purchases under $1000, Paypal is acceptable, however please note a fee of 4% applies (which is what is charged to us).