Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz 7853 — Black Dial Day-Date Kanji (1978)
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Seiko Lord Quartz: a high-end Japanese vintage watch
This vintage Seiko watch belongs to the Lord Quartz line, one of the manufacture’s most prestigious quartz ranges in the late 1970s. Its round steel case, with a bold black dial, wears equally well on the wrist of a man or a woman. Positioned just below the King Quartz and Grand Quartz, the Lord Quartz was a high-end model — a sought-after antique watch, both understated and refined.
The finely textured black dial showcases applied baton indexes and a discreet « Seiko Lord Quartz » signature, topped by the Seiko emblem at 6 o’clock. At 3 o’clock, a day-date window displays the date and day in bilingual form — in kanji or in English — a hallmark of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) models. Slim luminous baton hands complete a clear reading of the hours, minutes, and seconds.
At the heart of this Seiko watch beats the calibre 7853, a Japanese quartz movement equipped with quick-set day and date adjustment. Produced only between 1978 and 1980, it powered the upper end of Seiko’s quartz range and remains renowned for its precision. A quartz watch offers greater accuracy than most mechanical watches: a simple battery is enough to power it for years, without mechanical servicing.
With its 34mm-wide case and original integrated steel bracelet, this vintage watch wears equally well on the wrist of a man or a woman — a true Unisex watch, equally at ease in everyday wear or in a more dressy setting. The original black dial and the Crystal crystal are in very fine condition. The bracelet is adjustable up to approximately 21cm.
Three points to note
- Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, high-end range (below the King and Grand Quartz), produced from 1978 to 1980.
- Textured black dial, bilingual kanji/English day-date window; Seiko quartz calibre 7853 (quick-set).
- Unisex watch (men’s and women’s), original integrated steel bracelet; dial and Crystal in very fine condition.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Lord Quartz (kanji day-date)
- Reference: 7853-7010
- Estimated year: 1978
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 7853
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day (English/Japanese bilingual)
- Case: Steel (steel case back), round shape
- Dimensions: 34mm wide (36mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 41mm
- Thickness: 8.4mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Black textured dial, applied baton indexes, "Seiko Lord Quartz" signature, Seiko emblem at 6 o’clock, day-date window at 3 o’clock, original
- Hands: Steel baton hands (hours, minutes, seconds), original
- Crystal: Mineral, fair condition with minor scratches (6/10)
- Bracelet: Integrated steel, adjustable (~21cm), original
- Buckle: Steel, not original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Very fine state of preservation. Original black dial and its bracelet in superb condition.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seiko Lord Quartz a vintage watch?
Yes. The Lord Quartz line was produced by Seiko between 1978 and 1980; this example dates from 1978. It is a fully-fledged Seiko vintage watch: a watch is generally considered vintage from around thirty years old, or since the quartz revolution of the 1970s. A sought-after collector's piece.
What is the Seiko Lord Quartz line?
Lord Quartz is an upmarket range launched by Seiko in 1978, positioned just below the King Quartz and Grand Quartz. Reserved for the Japanese market, it stood out for its carefully finished cases, solid-link bracelets and precise quartz movements. Produced only until 1980, it remains quite rare today.
Is the day displayed in kanji or in English?
Both. The 7853 calibre features a bilingual day disc: it can display the day of the week in kanji (Japanese) or in English, as preferred. The day and date also benefit from a quick-set adjustment, practical for everyday use.
Is this Seiko watch suitable for a man or a woman?
It is a unisex watch. Its 34mm round case suits both a masculine and a feminine wrist. Its black dial and day-date window make it a versatile vintage watch, for men and women alike, from everyday wear to more formal occasions.
What is the international delivery time?
Dispatch within 48 hours, international delivery within 3 to 5 days, insurance included.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
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Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
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- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
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