This is the definition of a watch your customer never knew they needed, but can’t live without once they see the genius! This Seiko Fieldmaster is a unique, two-part modular watch from the early 1980s that perfectly embodies the brand’s rugged "Professional Specifications" (Prospex) DNA. The entire setup is based on a concept called the "Seven Gear" system, where different tool modules (like a map meter, alarm, or digital display) could be swapped into a central mounting case. This modularity is a massive collector point, as very few pieces from this experimental line survived intact.
The specific combination here is the most practical and appealing: the top module is the time-telling analog quartz display (likely featuring the Caliber 1421, known for its small size and reliability), while the bottom module is a fully functional magnetic compass with a rotating bezel. This makes it an instant piece of tactical gear. The watch’s robust, square, black-coated composite cases with the knurled rotating bezel and clear military-style dial are pure, uncompromised tool-watch design.
The crucial selling point here is its rarity and design pedigree. The Fieldmaster was a limited-release, JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) specific line, making finding a clean, complete two-module set in the West extremely difficult. Furthermore, the design language of this square case and clear, oversized numerals predates the modern "square tactical watch" trend by decades, proving Seiko was always light-years ahead in adventure watch design. This is a chance to own a fully functional piece of Seiko’s rarest, most experimental, and most innovative adventure history!
