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Seiko 8243-5000

Lord Quartz Day-Date

1970 –1979

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Estimated fair market values. Actual prices vary by condition, completeness, and seller.

New / Like New / Full Kit
$169 – $220
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Excellent / Pre-Owned
$139 – $180
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Used / Watch Only
$107 – $139
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Fair Market Value
$159
Blended estimate for excellent condition

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DateConditionAsking Pricevs MarketDeal
May 23Pre-Owned$145-9%good
May 17Very Good$175+9%good
Mar 6$225+41%overpriced
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The Seiko 8243-5000 Lord Quartz represents an early example of Seiko's quartz technology from the 1970s, featuring a distinctive angular square case design. This vintage piece includes both day and date complications, powered by the 4-jewel caliber 8243A quartz movement. A classic dress watch from the pioneering era of quartz watchmaking.

Specifications
Case Diameter 35 mm
Case Material stainless steel
Case Shape square
Case Back solid
Lug Width 20 mm
Crystal mineral
Bezel Type fixed
Bezel Material stainless steel
Dial Indexes applied
Dial Hands stick
Bracelet/Strap metal
Bracelet Material stainless steel
Clasp fold_over
Complications date, day_date
Movement
Movement Caliber 8243A
Type quartz
Jewels 4
Functions hours, minutes, seconds, day, date

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