They’re more interested to get a sale from you rather than discuss the history or significance of that Seiko watch that you’re looking to purchase. From my experience many Seiko dealers aren’t watch enthusiasts themselves. You can’t really blame them for not knowing because watch sellers are in the business of selling watches, period. Either that, or they’ll come up with an excuse for not knowing by saying that it’s a new arrival (yeah, right!) 🙂 Chances are if you ask watch store assistants when that particular Seiko watch you’re interested in buying was made, you’ll get a blank expression from them. Well, in case you didn’t know this, the answer to this question actually lies in the set of numbers that are etched or printed on every Seiko watch made.

Congratulations! Have you ever wondered when your watch rolled off the assembly line at the factory? In other words, when was it manufactured? Questions relating to the production date of Seikos frequently pop up in various watch forums from time to time.

So, you’ve just purchased a used or new Seiko watch.

Vintage seiko watch serial numbers