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Seiko 1421-0140 “Contra” Field Master

Seiko 1421-0140 “Contra” Field Master

£1,250.00 GBP
£1,250.00 GBP
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Model: Seiko 1421-0140 “Contra” Field Master

Year Produced: December 1982

Features:

The Origin. The Contras were an anti-communist, rebel group in Nicaragua to whom America officially (and later very unofficially) supplied weapons, in order to arm them against the Russian supported Sandinista government. Just Cold War things. Even with me glossing over the illegal sale of missiles to Iran, Oliver North, and destruction of so many government documents that a White House shredder literally broke, it’s still easy to see how murky the Iran-Contra affair was.

The Name. According to legend, the Contra rebels were a fans of the Field Master’s utility and were regularly seen wearing them. Who can them blame? It’s the 1980s equivalent of a smart watch. A lightweight titanium case with a modular design, allowing wearers to easily switch between an analogue clock, digital stopwatch, map meter, and compass - perfect for navigating the Nicaraguan jungle while orchestrating a coup on behalf of a foreign nation. By the way, this isn’t simply a nickname used by Seiko fans - Seiko themselves call it the Contra! 

The Rarity. My understanding is people would pick and choose the relevant modules in-store, and just pay for the parts they wanted. As a result, it's become almost impossible to find a full set that contains all four modules in working order.

Specifications:

The Condition: In battle-worn condition. Perhaps literally? The main watch module was just serviced. All components work as intended, but there are visible scratches on the crystals and cases. Would you even want this watch looking pristine? 

Scope: Original box with the four module slots

Movement: 1421 Seiko Quartz

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 28.0mm
  • Lug to lug: 56.0mm
  • Lug Width: 20.0mm
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