{"product_id":"seiko-type-ii-quartz-snowflake-3862-8010","title":"Seiko - Type II Quartz Snowflake - 3862-8010","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis timepiece is a magnificent artifact from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eJuly 1974\u003c\/b\u003e, as definitively proven by the serial number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003e475628.\u003c\/b\u003e  The 38-series stands as one of the most historically significant families in horological history, representing Seiko's first full-scale commercial success following the 1969 Astron. It houses the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"388\"\u003eCaliber 3862\u003c\/b\u003e, a high-grade mechanical soul from an era when electronic movements were hand-soldered and over-engineered with robust, fully serviceable metal trains to maximize longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe architecture is outstanding, featuring a solid stainless steel cushion-style case with sweeping contours that integrate into a sturdy steel bracelet.  The dial is a remarkable feature, displaying a highly stylized, heavily textured \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003e\"snowflake\" stippled pattern\u003c\/b\u003e that has developed a unique vintage character over time. It is uniquely detailed with applied baton indices, a clean date window at 3 o'clock, and the early applied \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"491\"\u003e3D \"Cube\" quartz crest\u003c\/b\u003e at 6 o'clock—Seiko's elite internal badge of electronic mastery before the standard honeycomb logo was adopted. Turning the watch over reveals a prominent external coin-slot \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"688\"\u003ebattery hatch\u003c\/b\u003e engineered for quick, seamless power cell swaps. This professional-grade luxury instrument was produced exclusively for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"826\"\u003eJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature 🛠️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification 📊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eSeiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003eType II Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eREFERENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e3862-8010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003eJuly 1974 Japan JDM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWINDING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003eEarly Premium Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCALIBER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\"\u003eSeiko 3862A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb 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data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQUARTZ LOGO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,11,1,0\"\u003eEarly Applied 3D \"Cube\" Crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDATE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,12,1,0\"\u003eQuickset Calendar Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBATTERY ACCESS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,13,1,0\"\u003eExternal Screw-In Battery Hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCASE SIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,14,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 37mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBRACELET SIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApprox. 19.5cm (7.7 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,16,0,0\" 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