Seiko Quartz Chronograph 7A28-7020 "A View to a Kill"
Just arrived! This is the Seiko 7A28-7020 Quartz Chronograph from 1983. It's the same model worn by Roger Moore in "A View to a Kill."
I love the 7A28 movement because it was the first analog quartz chronograph movement ever made. (The 7A38, which came out later, is the same movement but with the added day/date complication.) One really cool feature is the 1/10 second sub-dial because the hand makes a complete revolution every second when you engage the chronograph.
Even though they're over 40 years old, these watches tend to still run well because, despite being a quartz, the movement has some mechanical parts and even has 15 jewels. It can be regulated and repaired.
This is my fourth 7A28 /7A38 and now I consider that part of the collection complete. It is certainly the prettiest of the bunch.
It's also my third "Bond" watch. 😉
Watch hobbyist and collector from Singapore. More watch photos on Instagram @twolfwatches
Understated class!
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I have two 7A28/7A38. Great watches.
I didn’t know Bond once wore a Seiko!
Me being stupid - what is the top left pusher for? I see start/stop, reset and the crown (in an unusual position). But why a 3rd pusher?
I didn’t know Bond once wore a Seiko!
Me being stupid - what is the top left pusher for? I see start/stop, reset and the crown (in an unusual position). But why a 3rd pusher?
He wore a couple in the late 70s, including the digital kind.
He wore a couple in the late 70s, including the digital kind.
I just looked up the button at 10: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-7a28-vintage-quartz-watches/
I see that it is for pausing the chrono to calculate splits (and also realigning one of the hands).
I just looked up the button at 10: https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/seiko-7a28-vintage-quartz-watches/
I see that it is for pausing the chrono to calculate splits (and also realigning one of the hands).
I've never actually used it. 😅
Sharing this for info on the 7A28 movement.
https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/seiko-7a28-collectors-guide/
Cool! Same movement as the one used by the RAF?
Please post a pic of your other Bond watches, I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to see them!!
Cheers 👍🏻
Nice im always on the look at for one,tend to ether be over priced,wrong colour ie two tone or gp,or burnt dials,I'll get one though I never give up,especially when I've a view to kill 😉 🤣
Awesome that this neo vintage has that 1/10s subdial. Mesmerizing to see it working
Cool! Same movement as the one used by the RAF?
Please post a pic of your other Bond watches, I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to see them!!
Cheers 👍🏻
Yes, same as the RAF, which I also have.
This is from 1983?? Seiko are just monsters and always have been.
This is from 1983?? Seiko are just monsters and always have been.
This baby has a 37-38mm case. Also around only 11cm tall.
This baby has a 37-38mm case. Also around only 11cm tall.
That's even more amazing.