Vintage Seiko Appraisal

Seiko Quartz Day-Date Wristwatch

The item is a silver-toned Seiko quartz wristwatch with a dark, likely black or deep blue, dial. The watch features a metal bracelet with a conventional link design, showing visible signs of wear including scratches and dulled finish, consistent with regular use. The circular watch case appears to be made of a silver-toned metal, possibly stainless steel or a plated alloy, and also exhibits some surface wear. On the dial, the brand name 'SEIKO' is clearly visible at the 12 o'clock position, with 'QUARTZ' positioned beneath it. There are applied metallic hour markers at each hour position, and luminous hands for telling time in low light conditions. A day-date complication is present at the 3 o'clock position, displaying 'WED 5', indicating Wednesday the 5th. The crystal covering the dial appears to be flat and shows some reflections, but no obvious cracks or severe scratches are discernible from the image. The crown, used for setting the time and date, is visible on the right side of the case. The overall condition suggests a functional used item, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century given the 'QUARTZ' designation and general styling common to Seiko watches of that period. The construction appears standard for a mass-produced, reliable timepiece. No unique markings or significant damage beyond common wear are apparent.