Here is a fabulous and rare, all original Seiko Fly-back chronograph from 1971. The reverse one-eyed panda dial is in very fine condition, with a steel Seiko logo and faceted steel bar hour markers with lume dots at the outer ends, double at 12 o’clock. The minute counter is displayed at 6 o’clock, in a silver subdial with some wear around its edges. The baton hands are in fine condition with the original but degraded lume. The steel framed windows at 3 o’clock show the weekday, which can be quick-set by pushing the crown in, and the quick-set date. Using the quick-set functions should only be done with the hands at the bottom half of the dial.

Note that this is a Fly-back chronograph, where the chronograph can be reset to zero and immediately start counting again. This function is used when the bottom pusher is pressed while the chronograph is running.

The stainless steel bezel is in good condition showing overall wear. The stainless steel case with faceted batman lugs and the original crown and pushers is in fine condition with some overall wear, perhaps most notably a scratch at the upper left lug. The stainless steel case back is in fine condition, with some overall wear.

The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.

Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 7018A movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in August 2022 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

This rare watch is a wonderful example of Seiko’s technical prowess, with the unusual and very cool fly-back function. It looks great on the wrist with its large size and beautiful dial and it is a great conversation starter.

Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.

NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.

Basic info

Brand    Seiko
Reference number 7018-7000
Code    VWS-2648
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material  Leather
Year    1971
Condition    Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery    No original box, no original papers
Gender    Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay

Caliber

Movement    Automatic winding
Movement/Caliber   Seiko 7018A
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    23
Frequency  21600 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    37.5 mm
Lug to lug  40.5 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Mineral glass
Dial    Grey
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material    Leather
Bracelet color    Grey
Lug width    18 mm 
Clasp    Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date, Weekday, Chronograph

Others

Central seconds, Only Original Parts, Luminous Indices, Luminescent Hands, Quick-set