Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz 8243-5000 Stainless Steel — Canard (1979)
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Seiko Lord Quartz vintage: a high-end watch with a rare teal dial
This Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz Watch is a prestigious dress piece with a steel cushion case and a superb grained teal blue-green dial. From the rare Lord Quartz range — produced only from 1978 to 1980 and, at launch, more expensive than certain King Quartz models — it captivates with its precision and refined finishing. With its versatile size, it sits equally well on the wrist of a man or a woman. A refined Japanese watch, sought after by collectors.
The teal blue-green dial (teal), deep and nuanced, is animated by a fine grained, speckled texture that catches the light beautifully — a rare and particularly elegant hue. It highlights applied faceted baton indexes, the « Seiko Lord Quartz » signatures and the emblem. At 3 o'clock, the day-date window displays the day in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. Slim faceted hands and a sweeping seconds hand glide over the dial for crisp, luminous legibility. A spectacular dial of remarkable depth.
This Seiko is powered by the 8243 quartz calibre, a remarkable high-end movement: originally rated at approximately ±10 seconds per month — on par with King Quartz — with a battery life of around 5 years and a bilingual day-date. On a piece of this age, actual precision may now vary depending on the condition of the movement. It carries forward Seiko's heritage, a quartz pioneer with the 1969 Astron.
With its 33mm case in a steel cushion shape, fitted to its original integrated steel bracelet, this vintage watch offers a versatile format perfectly of its era, on the wrist of both men and women — a true unisex watch. The whole piece is in very good condition; the mineral Crystal, probably polished, is in good condition. The original steel bracelet is adjustable (length approx. 20cm).
Three points to note
- Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, steel cushion case, rare grained teal blue-green dial and day-date (1979).
- Seiko 8243 high-precision quartz calibre (±10 s/month originally stated), battery life approx. 5 years, bilingual day-date.
- Rare Lord Quartz range (produced 1978-1980), on its original integrated steel bracelet; unisex watch.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Lord Quartz, cushion shape
- Reference: 8243-5000
- Estimated year: 1979
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 8243 (±10 sec/month originally announced, battery life ~5 years, day-date)
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day (bilingual kanji/English), date
- Case: Steel (steel back), cushion shape
- Dimensions: 33mm (35mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 39mm
- Thickness: 9mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width:
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Very fine state of preservation. Superb original rare duck dial, case and steel bracelet in nice condition; mineral Crystal probably polished.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is the Seiko Lord Quartz?
The Lord Quartz is a range of high-end quartz dress watches, produced by Seiko only from 1978 to 1980. Although catalogued under the King Quartz line, it was more expensive than certain King Quartz models. Its limited three-year production makes it a rare and sought-after collector's piece, more discreet than the King and Grand Quartz models.
Is the 8243 caliber precise?
Yes, particularly so. The 8243 was originally stated to have a precision of around ±10 seconds per month — on par with King Quartz — with a battery life of about 5 years. On a watch of this age, actual accuracy may vary depending on the condition of the movement and any adjustment.
How does the bilingual day-date function work?
The 3 o'clock window displays the date as well as the day of the week, which can be set in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. This is an authentic feature of models originally intended for the Japanese market (JDM), uncommon in Europe.
Is this Seiko watch vintage?
Yes, absolutely. Dated 1979, it is well beyond the thirty-year threshold generally used for the term « vintage ». It is an authentic vintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, a witness to the golden age of high-end Japanese quartz.
Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman?
It is a Unisex watch. Its 33mm cushion case suits both a masculine and a feminine wrist. Its rare duck dial and dress format make it an elegant and versatile watch, for everyday wear as well as evening occasions.
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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International Shipping
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