Important Notice: This 'NOS' authentic, discontinued timepiece is unworn inventory that has remained in storage for a prolonged period and is not equivalent to a factory-fresh modern retail watch. Due to age and historical handling, the item may exhibit "storage wear" such as fine hairline scratches or minor abrasions. Buyers should note that internal lubricants may have dried or gaskets degraded, so a professional service and pressure test are recommended to ensure optimal performance.
During the 90s, Seiko broadened its catalog of entry-level dress watches to maintain its global market share. The SFS364 reference was part of this era of high-volume manufacturing, characterized by a neo-classical case design incorporating a stepped two-tone bezel. Rather than utilizing standard spring bar attachments, the case structure features a Vendome-style T-bar lugs and is powered by a quartz caliber.
Established in 1881 by Kintarō Hattori, Seiko is defined by its principle of complete vertical integration, manufacturing every single component of its timepieces in-house. They were the primary catalyst of the "Quartz Crisis" with the commercial release of the 1969 Astron—the world’s first quartz watch—the brand simultaneously advanced mechanical horology, developing one of the first automatic chronographs and pioneering high-frequency movements to challenge Swiss standards.
Seiko's relentless innovation continues with proprietary technologies like Spring Drive, which blends mechanical power with quartz precision. This technical mastery underpins Seiko's legacy in creating archetypal and exceptionally durable tool watches, particularly in the domain of professional diving.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | NOS Condition, Medium Visible Wear Production: Purchased 2025 Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 38mm Thickness: approx. 9mm Lug Width: Integrated
Case: Two-tone case stepped case, brushed and mirrored finish, medium wear Bezel: Fixed, yellow gold-tone, mirrored finish, medium wear Dial: White gloss dial, gold-accented roman numerals Hands: Gold-tone, leaf hour and minute hands
Crown: Gold-tone, push/pull crown, medium wear Crystal: Mineral crystal, medium wear Bracelet: Original leather strap, medium wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid snap-on, medium wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: 7N01