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Rare Vintage Seiko Silver Wave A229-5040 Men’s Digital Sports Watch JDM 1970s

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BRAND:
Seiko
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Seiko Silver Wave men’s digital sports watch, reference A229-5040, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1970s. This early Seiko digital model showcases the brand’s transition into electronic timekeeping, featuring a bold, utilitarian design with a clean and highly legible display. The watch is in full working condition, with all features and functions operating properly. Timekeeping is accurate, and all pushers engage the module as intended. The bottom right pusher is slightly stiff but still operates without issue. All parts of the watch are original, including the stainless steel case and the original Seiko-signed stainless steel bracelet. The watch is in good physical condition with signs of use and age, and the photos best describe its overall appearance. Key Details: • Brand: Seiko • Model: Silver Wave • Reference: A229-5040 • Movement: Digital Quartz (Module A229) • Era: 1970s • Origin: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Case Material: Stainless Steel • Bracelet: Original Seiko stainless steel bracelet • Condition: Full working condition; good physical condition with signs of use and age This is a highly collectible early Seiko digital, representing an important era in the evolution of quartz watchmaking and a great addition to any vintage Seiko or digital watch collection. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

► ARCHIVE FILE: SEIKO — BRAND HISTORY

From Kintaro Hattori's 1881 Tokyo shop, Seiko grew into a vertically integrated manufacturer that reshaped both mechanical and electronic watchmaking. Grand Seiko, landmark dive watches, the 6139 automatic chronograph, and the 1969 Astron quartz watch chart a history of relentless competition and invention that left an unusually broad vintage catalog.

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