Seiko Sports 150, Ref. 7A38-713A, Black Dial, Men’s Chronograph Vintage Watch, 1986

Seiko Sports 150 1986 — First impression - 7A38-713A

The Seiko Sports 150 reference 7A38-713A from 1986 exemplifies the brand’s mastery in Japanese horology heritage. This chronograph delivers precision through its legendary quartz caliber 7A38, housed in a robust stainless steel case with a gold-tone fixed bezel. The contrasting charcoal sunburst dial with gold accents gives this watch a refined yet sporty character, making it suitable for both everyday wear and collection display.

Seiko Sports 150 - Charcoal Sunburst Dial

The dial presents a beautiful charcoal sunburst finish, creating depth and dynamic light play. Applied gold baton markers and matching gold-tone hands with luminous inserts ensure legibility, while subtle lume dots at the hour track enhance night-time readability. The layout includes three recessed sub-dials for chronograph functions, along with a day-date display at 3 o’clock.

Sports 150 7A38-713A - Hands

The gold-tone stick hands, equipped with lume inserts, are complemented by slim, precise sub-dial hands in black. The central chronograph seconds hand is finished in gold-tone, contrasting elegantly against the darker dial background, ensuring accurate timing readability.

Seiko Sports 150 7A38-713A - Gold-Tone Bezel Stainless Steel Case

The 38 mm stainless steel case, paired with a gold-tone fixed bezel, offers both durability and style. Its ergonomic shape and balanced lug-to-lug length of 46.5 mm provide a comfortable fit on most wrists. The case maintains water resistance up to 150 meters, as marked on the dial and case back.

Sports 150 7A38-713A - Crown

Positioned at the distinctive 8 o’clock location, the gold-tone crown ensures easy setting, complemented by two chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock, as well as a recessed corrector pusher at 10 o’clock for calendar adjustments. All controls are crafted with precision, ensuring smooth operation.

Seiko Sports 150 Rubber Strap

This example retains its original black Seiko rubber strap with ribbed texture and a gold-tone signed clasp. The strap’s flexibility and water resistance make it an ideal pairing for a sports chronograph designed for active wear.

Quartz Chronograph Caliber 7A38 — Japanese Horology Heritage

The Seiko caliber 7A38, introduced in the mid-1980s, remains one of the most respected quartz chronograph movements ever produced. Featuring 15 jewels and independent stepper motors for each hand, it offers smooth chronograph operation and exceptional accuracy. The day-date function enhances practicality, while the movement’s robust engineering ensures decades of reliable performance.

Heritage of the Seiko Sports 150 in the 1980s Sports Chronograph Era

The Seiko Sports 150 series emerged during a golden period for Japanese sports watches, combining durability, style, and precision. This model reflects the era’s preference for high-performance quartz chronographs capable of withstanding active use while maintaining elegant aesthetics.

Seiko Sports 150 — 12 Months Warranty, Worldwide Shipping

This vintage Seiko chronograph is fully serviced, fully operational, and retains all original components. It comes with a 12-month warranty and ships worldwide. A rare opportunity for collectors seeking a pristine example of Seiko’s iconic Sports 150 series.

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