Lassale Appraisal

Lassale Seiko Quartz Dress Watch

This is a vintage Lassale Seiko dress watch, showcasing the ultra-thin aesthetic characteristic of the late 1970s to early 1980s. The watch features a slim, cushion-shaped or 'TV-screen' style bezel with a two-tone finish; it appears to have a polished gold-tone inner rim contrasting with a brushed stainless steel or silver-tone outer casing. The dial is a dark grey or slate anthracite color with a sunray finish, adorned with thin, applied gold-tone baton hour markers and matching slender hands. The dial is signed 'LASSALE' and 'SEIKO' at the 12 o'clock position and marked 'QUARTZ' at the 6 o'clock position. It is mounted on a black leather strap with a crocodile or alligator grain texture. The watch reflects the high-end craftsmanship of the Lassale line, which Seiko acquired to produce their thinnest, most elegant luxury quartz timepieces. In terms of condition, the case shows minor surface scratches consistent with light wear and age, particularly on the metallic edges. The crystal appears clear with no major cracks visible. The leather strap shows some creasing but remains structurally intact. This piece represents a significant era in horological history when thinness was the ultimate benchmark of technical sophistication in quartz movements.