
Vintage 1986 Seiko SQ (Seiko Quartz) Datejust-Style Two-Tone Watch
This is a vintage Seiko SQ (Seiko Quartz) wristwatch, consistent with manufacturing details from 1986. The timepiece features a classic 'Datejust-inspired' aesthetic, characterized by a round stainless steel case accented with a gold-toned fluted bezel. The dial is a cream or off-white color, featuring applied gold-tone baton hour markers and slim gold-tone hands. A prominent day-date complication is situated at the 3 o'clock position (currently displaying 'FRI 26'). The dial bears the 'SEIKO QUARTZ' logo at 12 o'clock and the stylized 'SQ' logo above the 6 o'clock mark, symbolizing Seiko's quality quartz movement lineage from the mid-1980s. The watch is fitted with its original or era-appropriate two-tone 'President' style integrated bracelet, featuring brushed steel outer links and polished gold-plated center links. In terms of condition, there is visible surface wear consistent with age, including micro-scratching on the crystal and the stainless steel case. The gold plating on the center links and the fluted bezel shows signs of slight fading or 'thinning' in high-friction areas, a common occurrence in vintage plated Seiko models. The alignment of the bracelet links suggests some 'stretch' or loosening of the pins over time. The overall construction displays the reliable Japanese craftsmanship that made Seiko a dominant force in the 1980s quartz market.
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Estimated Value
$125 - $175
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Category
Horology / Vintage Wristwatches
Appraised On
January 30, 2026
Estimated Value
$125 - $175
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1986 Seiko quartz watch
Item Description
This is a vintage Seiko SQ (Seiko Quartz) wristwatch, consistent with manufacturing details from 1986. The timepiece features a classic 'Datejust-inspired' aesthetic, characterized by a round stainless steel case accented with a gold-toned fluted bezel. The dial is a cream or off-white color, featuring applied gold-tone baton hour markers and slim gold-tone hands. A prominent day-date complication is situated at the 3 o'clock position (currently displaying 'FRI 26'). The dial bears the 'SEIKO QUARTZ' logo at 12 o'clock and the stylized 'SQ' logo above the 6 o'clock mark, symbolizing Seiko's quality quartz movement lineage from the mid-1980s. The watch is fitted with its original or era-appropriate two-tone 'President' style integrated bracelet, featuring brushed steel outer links and polished gold-plated center links. In terms of condition, there is visible surface wear consistent with age, including micro-scratching on the crystal and the stainless steel case. The gold plating on the center links and the fluted bezel shows signs of slight fading or 'thinning' in high-friction areas, a common occurrence in vintage plated Seiko models. The alignment of the bracelet links suggests some 'stretch' or loosening of the pins over time. The overall construction displays the reliable Japanese craftsmanship that made Seiko a dominant force in the 1980s quartz market.
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