Seiko - Type II Quartz Snowflake - 3862-8010 tank and the enduring quality of

and the enduring quality of a dedicated Seiko quartz movement

three deeply recessed sub-dials tracking minutes

and a discreet date window at 4:30

The dial is a work of high-end Japanese art

Seiko - Type II Quartz Snowflake - 3862-8010 tank and the enduring quality ofThis timepiece is a magnificent artifact from July 1974, as definitively proven by the serial number 475628. The 38 series stands as one of the most historically significant families in horological history, representing Seiko's first full scale commercial success following the 1969 Astron. It houses the legendary Caliber 3862, a high grade mechanical soul from an era when electronic movements were hand soldered and over engineered with robust, fully