The watch Early Seiko Quartz from 1975 with a beautiful early ‘snowflake dial’. The case is in very good condition with very minor signs of wear, the crystal has some tiny scratches that are not too obvious in daily wear. The original bracelet is still very firm, still carries (part of) the original sticker and can be adjusted easily with multiple micro adjustment holes. Details The 0843 is a solid quartz movement with hacking function and a day/date display. It was produced in Seiko’s golden years of quartz. Quality-wise, this is basically a King Quartz.
The quartz crisis The "quartz crisis" was a major turning point in the watch industry during the 1970s and 1980s, driven by the rise of quartz technology. Companies like Seiko led the way, offering watches that were more accurate, more affordable, and easier to maintain than traditional mechanical models.
With the launch of the first quartz wristwatch, the Astron, in 1969, Seiko showed the world what quartz could achieve. Swiss watchmakers, known for their mechanical craftsmanship, were slow to react and lost much of their market share. The crisis forced the Swiss industry to restructure and helped shape a future where traditional watchmaking and modern quartz innovation could exist side by side.
