Seiko 7002-7000

[huntershooter]

I know virtually nothing about Seiko. I do enjoy "dive" watches.
I found this "like new" example sometime back. I would assume it's an '80's era watch?

[bullosa]

Here is a link to information on Seiko Diver models and their history;

Seiko Divers Reference

All the best!

[Poseidon-Jim]

in the link he provided of the Seiko divers reference, you will gain a wealth of historical information of the legacy of the Seiko divers watch and your particular model 7002 diver.

Your watch is as you say, it's in mint condition & nearly new it appears. The 7002 divers have more than a few case designations which are powered by a Seiko workhorse 7002 caliber automatic 17 jewel movement, that runs at 21,600 BPH.
The 7002 series came out after the end of production of the 6309 series diver and ran from approx. 1988 to 1996, and your example shows a very nifty serial number with dual succession numerals of #551188, which is right about mid-year 1995 production and puts your watch being made in: May of 1995.

I know these 7002 series divers pretty well, and have wrote quite abit of information about them over the years, some of which can be found in various places....
Your model is also a late production for the 7002-7000 model, it's hard to find a specimin likes yours and your serial number is unusual and desireable in its own rite by collectors today!

Congrats on the score of this Awesome Example, they run very accurately and have a tough longevity that can run for a good 20+/- years without a general service if taken care of and treated safely.

Cheers,
Jim

I know virtually nothing about Seiko. I do enjoy "dive" watches.
I found this "like new" example sometime back. I would assume it's an '80's era watch?

[Isthmus]

I know virtually nothing about Seiko. I do enjoy "dive" watches.
I found this "like new" example sometime back. I would assume it's an '80's era watch?

It's actually mainly an early 1990's watch. Here is something that might prove useful. If the mods would prefer I can repost this here so it doesn't forward anyone off-site:

HOW TO BUY A SEIKO 7002 DIVER - A Collector's Buying Guide

I hope that helps.

[bullosa]

It's actually mainly an early 1990's watch. Here is something that might prove useful. If the mods would prefer I can repost this here so it doesn't forward anyone off-site:

HOW TO BUY A SEIKO 7002 DIVER - A Collector's Buying Guide

I hope that helps.

Gabe,

Thanks for the link. That is an excellent guide.

Cheers!