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 late twentieth century, Seiko expanded its dress watch offerings by combining quartz calibers with traditional European designs. Reference SXG250P features a yellow gold-plated case measuring approximately 22 mm in diameter paired with a stepped round bezel structure. The black dial utilizes a textured 'waffle' motif with gold-toned baton hour markers and a Roman numeral index at twelve o'clock. It is powered by the compact quartz Caliber 1N01.
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: 7 / 10 | New Old Stock, Medium Wear Production: purchased 2026, est. 1990's Contents: Full-set Genre: Vintage Dress Watch
Size: approx. 22mm Thickness: approx. 6mm Lug Width: approx. 12mm
Case: Gold-plated stainless steel, mirrored, medium wear Bezel: Fixed smooth bezel, mirrored, medium wear Dial: Black waffle dial, gold-toned applied markers Hands: Gold-toned pencil hands
Crown: Gold-plated, push/pull crown, medium wear Crystal: Hardlex crystal, medium wear Bracelet: Leather strap, medium wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, snap-on, medium wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: 1N01