COLLECTOR SUMMARY
COLLECTOR SUMMARY
A Seiko Type II QHK011, built around the 7546 quartz caliber and presented in a steel case with a matte blue dial and original period bracelet.
The Type II line shows how serious Seiko was about mid-tier quartz in the late 1970s, offering real accuracy, solid build quality and practical day-date functionality at a still-premium price point.
The matte blue dial, clean case proportions and correct Type II execution give this watch a restrained but distinctly late-1970s Seiko character.
For collectors looking for an honest and wearable early Seiko quartz with the right movement, bracelet and dial combination, this is a strong Type II example.
BUYING QUESTIONS
BUYING QUESTIONS
Originality is described as carefully and directly as possible based on what can be observed and verified. Where parts are believed to be original, replaced or uncertain, that should be stated in the listing.
Service status is only represented as stated in the listing. If a watch was serviced or checked, that should be mentioned explicitly rather than assumed.
Timing performance can vary by age, movement type and service history. Any measured rate or performance note should be understood as an observation at the time of listing, not a lifetime guarantee.
Price reflects a mix of rarity, condition, originality, reference desirability and the time spent sourcing, researching and presenting the watch accurately. Some vintage Seiko references are simply much harder to find in honest condition than others.
If you want more detail before buying, additional photos and clarification can be requested.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
COLLECTOR NOTES
COLLECTOR NOTES
Seiko used the Type II designation on certain vintage quartz watches to indicate watches moderately priced in comparison to its expensive caliber series 38 and 48 watches. But at 18,000 to 34,000 yen these watches were still more expensive than most of the contemporary Seiko automatics.
These watches appear in the Seiko catalogs from 1976 through 1984. The zenith of the Type II watches was 1979 when 95 models appeared in the catalog. Offerings then quickly declined with only a few models in calibers 7123 and 8223 from 1981 through 1984.
Most of the Type II watches are high accuracy quartzes and this one too runs at 15 seconds per month.
Some of these watches have the same day option as their ancestors in the 0923 QZ line, Seiko provided the user with two fonts and one Kanji. To choose from these three one just has to quickset to one option first and only then start setting the date.
The following calibers are included in the Type II family: 0903, 0923, 4316, 4336, 4622, 4623, 7546, 7559, 7122, 7123 and 8223.
