{"product_id":"montre-seiko-lord-quartz-8243-5000-acier-canard-1979","title":"Vintage Seiko Lord Quartz 8243-5000 Stainless Steel — Canard (1979) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Lord Quartz vintage: a high-end watch with a rare teal dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Seiko Lord Quartz Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eteal blue-green dial\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003e8243 quartz calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e33mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eunisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Seiko Lord Quartz watch, steel cushion case, rare grained teal blue-green dial and day-date (1979).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko 8243 high-precision quartz calibre (±10 s\/month originally stated), battery life approx. 5 years, bilingual day-date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Lord Quartz range (produced 1978-1980), on its original integrated steel bracelet; unisex watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eVintage Seiko Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e→ View our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eVintage Japanese Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lord Quartz, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8243-5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 8243 (±10 sec\/month originally announced, battery life ~5 years, day-date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, day (bilingual kanji\/English), date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel back), cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  20mm\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck-emerald green with fine grained texture, applied faceted baton indexes, signatures « Seiko Lord Quartz » and emblem, day-date at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted batons (hours, minutes) and sweep seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, probably polished, nice condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length ~20cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Superb original rare duck dial, case and steel bracelet in nice condition; mineral Crystal probably polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko Lord Quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8243 caliber precise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the bilingual day-date function work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Qu'est-ce que la Seiko Lord Quartz ?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"La Lord Quartz est une gamme de montres habillées à quartz haut de gamme, produite par Seiko seulement de 1978 à 1980. Bien que cataloguée sous la King Quartz, elle était plus chère que certaines King Quartz. Sa production limitée sur trois ans en fait une pièce rare et recherchée des collectionneurs, plus confidentielle que les King et Grand Quartz.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Le calibre 8243 est-il précis ?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Oui, particulièrement. Le 8243 était annoncé d'origine pour une précision de l'ordre de ±10 secondes par mois — au niveau de la King Quartz — avec une autonomie de pile d'environ 5 ans. Sur une pièce de cet âge, la précision réelle peut varier selon l'état du mouvement et un éventuel réglage.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Comment fonctionne le day-date bilingue ?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Le guichet à 3 heures affiche la date ainsi que le jour de la semaine, qui peut être réglé en idéogrammes japonais (kanji) ou en anglais. 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