{"product_id":"seiko-superior-4883-8000t-gold","title":"Seiko Superior 4883-8000T Gold","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko Superior 4883-8000T (1970s HAQ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e A flagship 1970s Seiko quartz reference, the Superior 4883-8000T was introduced as one of the most accurate watches of its time. With an impressive ±5 seconds per year accuracy rating, it represents Seiko’s early dominance in high-accuracy quartz watchmaking and a major milestone in horological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in the mid-1970s, the Seiko Superior line sat at the very top of Seiko’s quartz hierarchy. The 4883-8000T was positioned as the brand’s most precise offering, carrying a retail price of approximately ¥180,000 (~$1300+ USD at the time), an exceptionally high figure that far exceeded many mechanical models even decades later. It showcased Seiko’s technological leadership during the quartz revolution, pushing accuracy standards far beyond what was previously achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eOverall: Vintage Condition\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eCase: Can see wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eDial: Clean \u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eMovement: Serviced\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original Strap\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eIncludes: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSeiko 4883 High Accuracy Quartz movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eAccuracy: ±5 seconds per year\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThermo-compensated quartz technology \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-polish case with sharp, reflective surfaces\u003cbr data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eTall applied indices crafted from onyx\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eIndices reminiscent of monolithic forms seen in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2386\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Seiko Superior 4883-8000T stands as a landmark piece from the early era of high-accuracy quartz watchmaking. Combining cutting-edge precision for its time with distinctive design elements like onyx indices, it remains a highly significant and collectible reference that reflects Seiko’s leadership during the quartz revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856891850995,"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-superior-4883-8000t-1970s-1300usd-msrp-serviced-v0-1wo0lvafznoc1.webp?v=1776589794","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/seiko-superior-4883-8000t-gold","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}