Seiko Quartz Day-Date Watch with Zuni-Style Inlay Watch Cuff
Watches & Fine Jewelry

Seiko Quartz Day-Date Watch with Zuni-Style Inlay Watch Cuff

This is a vintage Seiko Quartz wristwatch integrated into a multi-stone inlay jewelry cuff. The watch face is circular with a gold-tone finish, featuring a champagne dial, gold-toned hour markers (slender batons), and a day-date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position displaying 'MON 13'. The dial is signed 'SEIKO QUARTZ' at the top and concludes with 'MOV'T JAPAN' markings at the base. The watch head is housed in a yellow gold-plated base metal case. Significant heavy wear and brassing are visible on the watch case, particularly on the lugs and bezel, indicating frequent use. The most distinctive feature is the wide, ornate metal cuff watch band, possibly silver or gold-filled, decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork along the scalloped edges. The central decorative panel features intricate Zuni-style stone-to-stone inlay, including turquoise, mother-of-pearl, and likely onyx or jet, arranged in a geometric, southwestern abstract pattern with thin coral or red spine stone accents. This style of watch-jewelry fusion was highly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The craftsmanship of the inlay appears to be hand-cut, suggesting an artisanal or Southwestern Indigenous origin for the bracelet component, while the watch movement is a standard Japanese quartz caliber. Condition is fair to good, with visible oxidation, surface scratches on the crystal, and plating loss. The combination of industrial watchmaking and traditional folk-art inlay makes this a unique hybrid accessory.

Estimated Value

$150 - $275

Basic Information

Category

Watches & Fine Jewelry

Appraised On

February 23, 2026

Estimated Value

$150 - $275

Item Description

This is a vintage Seiko Quartz wristwatch integrated into a multi-stone inlay jewelry cuff. The watch face is circular with a gold-tone finish, featuring a champagne dial, gold-toned hour markers (slender batons), and a day-date aperture located at the 3 o'clock position displaying 'MON 13'. The dial is signed 'SEIKO QUARTZ' at the top and concludes with 'MOV'T JAPAN' markings at the base. The watch head is housed in a yellow gold-plated base metal case. Significant heavy wear and brassing are visible on the watch case, particularly on the lugs and bezel, indicating frequent use. The most distinctive feature is the wide, ornate metal cuff watch band, possibly silver or gold-filled, decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork along the scalloped edges. The central decorative panel features intricate Zuni-style stone-to-stone inlay, including turquoise, mother-of-pearl, and likely onyx or jet, arranged in a geometric, southwestern abstract pattern with thin coral or red spine stone accents. This style of watch-jewelry fusion was highly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The craftsmanship of the inlay appears to be hand-cut, suggesting an artisanal or Southwestern Indigenous origin for the bracelet component, while the watch movement is a standard Japanese quartz caliber. Condition is fair to good, with visible oxidation, surface scratches on the crystal, and plating loss. The combination of industrial watchmaking and traditional folk-art inlay makes this a unique hybrid accessory.

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