The watch Here's a story about a little watch from 1975, designed for those who like to live in a blue world. Featuring a striking textured dial with applied indices and a brushed stainless-steel case, it’s a standout piece.
The original bracelet fits wrists up to 19.5 cm, but an added spring-loaded extension allows an extra 0.5 cm when extended. The watch includes a day and date display, with quickset functionality by pulling the crown one step. You can choose to display the day in either Japanese Kanji or English.
In excellent condition overall, the watch shows only minor signs of wear on the case and bracelet, while the crystal remains scratch-free.
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.
