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Seiko “Driver” 7A28-7050 Speedmaster

Seiko “Driver” 7A28-7050 Speedmaster

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Features:

Model: Seiko “Driver” 7A28-7050 Speedmaster

Year Produced: April 1984

The Heritage: This is one of the lesser-known watches from Seiko’s legendary 7A28 collection. Released in 1983, the 7A28 series holds the distinction of being the world’s first quartz analogue chronographs. It boasts all the features you’d expect from this ground-breaking movement: a 1/10th-second counter, a 30-minute chronograph, split-time functionality, and a central seconds hand.

The Quirk. Much like the famous 7A28 Yacht Timer and 7A28 Ripley, the 7A28-7050 also brings something quirky to the table. It rotates. 

The Reason. But why? The traditional answer points to the historic design of driving watches, which were often tilted at a 45-degree angle for better readability when gripping a steering wheel. I admit, we’re on the very edge of edge case watch design, which is why I suspect the real answer for the 7a28-7050’s unique ability is simply that Seiko’s engineers thought of something weird to build, and so immediately built it - as they were very prone to doing in the 1980s. The results are equal parts peculiar and spectacular. 

The Design: The reckless splashes of orange against the black and silver, combined with the graph-paper dial, make this an unapologetically retro-futuristic product of the ’80s. Oversized chrono pushers dominate three of the case’s corners - designed to be easily operated while wearing racing gloves, obviously - while a small locking crown sits in the fourth, allowing you to secure the rotating watch head in place.

Scope: No box or papers. 

Movement: 7A28 Quartz Chronograph

Condition: In very good condition overall. The bezel and case show signs of wear. The top left pusher has a small crack in it, but watchmaker’s glue has been applied to stop the split from worsening. The only thing to note of any real significance, is that while the bracelet and buckle are totally original, they will only accommodate a 6.6 inch wrist. 

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 44.0mm
  • Lug-t-lug: 44.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 11.2mm
  • Bracelet Length: Up to 6.6 inches
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