Seiko A257-5009 – LCD – 06/1980 – Working condition - Full Set

Seiko A257-5009 with LCD screen with all the functions on the screen. It is a rectangular display. 4 pushers, 2 on each side for the functions of the watch. Stainless-steel screwed back case with engraved in the back “Seiko – Water Resistant – 063861 – Japan-C – Stainless-Steel- A257-5009A”. Quartz movement.  The watch has a stainless-steel bracelet with Seiko double clasp. It fits a 7.5 inches wrist and come with 3 extra links. It is a full set with box, booklets, warranty and 3 extra links.

History

It took only 40 years for the Kintaro Hattori firm, which was established in Tokyo in 1881, to become what it is known as throughout the world today as Seiko. 1892 saw the opening of the Seikosha plant, and in 1917 K. Hattori & Co. Ltd became a joint stock market. In 1924 it was given its internationally known name. From then on, progress was steady as the company developed in stages into the world’s number one clock producer with 350 million movements a year roll off the Seiko Epson production lines. As early as the 1930’s the company was displaying its wares in Tokyo’s fashionable Ginza shopping district. In 1964, Seiko was the official timekeeper of the Tokyo Olympics. In 1971, it introduces on of the world’s first automatic chronograph along with an early quartz wristwatch. From then on, electronics dominated time-measurement at Seiko. In 1981, Seiko tool over Jean Lasalle SA, a Geneva luxury brand that had gone bankrupt.

Technical details

Quartz movement

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 34mm


Length including lugs: 40mm