Seiko “UFO” Blue Dial

• Brand: SEIKO
• Movement: Automatic
• Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Movement: Hi-Beat
• Dial: Striking metallic blue dial
• Hour markers: Applied silver-tone markers
• Case: Stainless steel
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and calendar indication
• Origin: Japan
• Period: 1970s
• Highlight: Beautiful blue dial with strong 1970s Japanese design

History:

The 1970s were an important period in Seiko’s development of automatic movements, with the company producing a wide range of high-frequency mechanical calibres. Models featuring 21-jewel Hi-Beat movements are particularly representative of Seiko’s technical development during this era and remain popular with collectors of vintage Japanese watches.