The Seiko Quartz Type II 4316-8000 is one of those watches that grows on you. Released in 1977 for the Japanese Domestic Market, this piece carries the cool, confident energy of late-70s Seiko design. The green sunburst dial catches light with just the right amount of shimmer, framed by sharp stick indices and slim hands. A clean day-date window at 3 o'clock adds function without fuss, and the original stainless steel bracelet completes the look with a classic no-nonsense finish.
This model was part of Seiko’s Type II series, a lineup made to bring high-end quartz technology to a broader audience. But even though it was positioned as “mid-range” at the time, there’s nothing halfway about it. The finishing is solid, the case lines are crisp, and the movement inside was built to last. These watches were made during an era when quartz was still fresh and exciting, and Seiko was leading the charge.
There’s a bit of honest wear on this one, the kind that adds personality rather than taking anything away. It's the sort of watch you could wear every day without getting bored of it.
