Seiko A708-5000 Vintage World Time GMT Gold-Tone Digital LCD Japan 1980s
This is the legendary Seiko "World Time" LCD, instantly recognizable by its iconic printed dial featuring major cities across the globe - London, Paris, GMT, Cairo, Moscow, Tehran, Dubai, Karachi, New Delhi, Rangoon, Bangkok, Peking, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Guam, Honolulu, Anchorage, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Caracas, Rio de Janeiro - all arranged around a central LCD display that tracks multiple time zones simultaneously. A true collector's grail for the vintage digital Seiko community. Powered by Seiko's A708 caliber, this was cutting-edge technology for its era and remains a cult favorite among enthusiasts of 70s and 80s Japanese digital watchmaking.
The champagne gold printed dial with red arrow indicators pointing to each city is a design masterpiece - functional horology dressed in unmistakable period style. The gold-tone case paired with the tonneau-shaped crystal gives this piece a dressy, almost presidential silhouette that looks remarkable under a cuff. STEEL BACK WATER RESISTANT Case Width: Approximately 37.9 mm measured via digital caliper (as shown in photos) Case Thickness: Approximately 9.8 mm measured via digital caliper (as shown in photos) Bracelet: Fits an approximately 7 inch wrist based on the sizing cone shown in the photos; aftermarket stainless steel replacement bracelet Display: Dual-register LCD showing hours/minutes/seconds and day/date Crystal: Mineral glass Water Resistance: Water Resistant (as marked; not recommended for immersion given age) Era: Early-to-mid 1980s production.
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description. The LCD display is functional and shows the time, day, and date clearly across both registers, with all seven-segment digits displaying without ghosting or missing segments visible in the photos. The printed dial remains sharp and legible with the city names and red arrow indicators still vibrant. The gold-tone case finish shows significant age-related wear - there is visible plating loss, patina, and some copper/brass showing through along the case sides, particularly around the edges, bezel perimeter, and lugs, as clearly shown in the side-profile photos. The crystal appears clean with no major cracks or chips visible.
Importantly, the bracelet fitted to this watch is NOT the original gold-tone Seiko bracelet - it is an aftermarket stainless steel replacement bracelet with a deployant-style clasp, which results in a mismatched two-tone appearance (gold case with silver bracelet). The pushers on the side of the case appear intact.
This means that once the watch leaves my warehouse, it is in the same identical shape as described in the listing. I will not take back a watch and return especially one that has been tampered with previously. #SeikoA708 #SeikoWorldTime #VintageSeiko #SeikoDigital #SeikoLCD #A7085000 #VintageDigitalWatch #SeikoGMT #JDMSeiko #1980sSeiko #SeikoJapan #WorldTimer #VintageJapaneseWatch #SeikoCollector #GoldToneSeiko #DigitalGrail #SeikoQuartz #RetroDigital #SeikoVintage #JapanMadeWatch.