{"product_id":"seiko-perpetual-calendar-age-of-discovery-dancing-sword-hands","title":"Seiko Perpetual Calendar “Age of Discovery” Dancing Sword Hands","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko Perpetual Calendar “Age of Discovery” (1991)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e An early-1990s Seiko “Age of Discovery” complication piece, this model is defined by its highly visual perpetual calendar system and signature multi-hand “dancing sword” display. Designed as both a functional instrument and a visual showcase, it compresses multiple calendar and timekeeping functions into a single animated dial architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in the 90's as part of Seiko’s “Age of Discovery” series, this reference represents a period where Seiko heavily experimented with expressive quartz complications and thematic design language. The concept focused on blending educational, navigational, and astronomical themes into wristwatch form, resulting in some of the brand’s most visually complex quartz designs of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eOverall: Great Vintage Condition\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eCase: Light wear\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003cbr data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eDial: Clean\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eMovement: Serviced\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eIncludes: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eQuartz Seiko multi-function perpetual calendar caliber\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003ePerpetual calendar complication (day, date, month, year)\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eMulti-hand animated display system (“dancing sword hands”)\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eAlarm function\u003cbr data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eMode switching via crown (time \/ calendar \/ alarm settings)\u003cbr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHigh accuracy quartz regulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e38mm diameter\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e18mm lug width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eMulti-hand “dancing sword” display architecture\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eO-shaped hour indicator hand paired with opposing blue crescent month indicator\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eBlack sword minute hand with red-tipped year indicator\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eBlack needle hand displaying day of week and seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eCrown-operated mode switching system (time \/ calendar \/ alarm)\u003cbr data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2036\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHighly layered dial with strong visual motion even at rest\u003cbr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eEarly-90s expressive Seiko quartz design language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2465\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Age of Discovery perpetual calendar stands as one of Seiko’s most characterful quartz complications. Combining mechanical-like visual movement with  functionality, it captures a specific era of bold, thematic Seiko design that prioritized creativity as much as utility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856759369971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/wts-seiko-aod-perpetual-calendar-v0-g54njxy935db1.webp?v=1776582255","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/seiko-perpetual-calendar-age-of-discovery-dancing-sword-hands","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}