Vintage Seiko H021-8040 World Time Ana-Digi 1/1000 Chronograph Watch 40.5mm 1996

About this watch

A 1990s Seiko analog-digital ("ana-digi") world timer, reference H021-8040, made in Japan in July 1996 (serial 670808). It combines classic hands with three LCD windows on a cream dial: the time in up to 28 world cities, a stopwatch timing to 1/1000 of a second, and dual alarms. The steel case has gold-tone accents on the flanks, four gold-tipped pushers, a fixed bezel printed with world city codes and a tachymeter scale on the dial edge. The blue-filled, gold-framed baton markers, blue and gold hands and the red aeroplane-tipped seconds hand give it a strong 90s aviation look. It comes in a grey Seiko capsule-style presentation case.

Brand heritage

Seiko has led quartz and digital watchmaking since it launched the world's first quartz wristwatch, the Astron, in 1969, and its early LCD and ana-digi models of the 1970s to 1990s are now popular collector pieces. The H021 calibre was one of Seiko's multi-function ana-digi movements of the 1990s, with world time, a 1/1000 second chronograph and a two-channel alarm.

Why this one is special

• Seiko H021 ana-digi calibre: world time, 1/1000 sec chronograph and dual alarm in one watch
• Dated July 1996 by its serial number, made in Japan
• World city bezel and tachymeter scale with a red aeroplane seconds hand
• Cream dial with blue and gold markers and hands, a two-tone 90s design
• LCD displays clear and readable
• Comes in a grey Seiko capsule presentation case

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Seiko World Time ana-digi chronograph
• Reference: H021-8040 (engraved on caseback), serial 670808
• Movement: Seiko H021 quartz, analog + digital, Japan
• Functions: time, world time, 1/1000 second chronograph, alarm
• Case: stainless steel and base metal with gold-tone accents, four pushers, steel caseback
• Case size: approx. 40.5 mm wide excluding pushers (caliper measured)
• Dial: cream with three LCD windows, blue/gold baton markers, tachymeter scale, world city bezel
• Strap: black croco-grain leather with gold-tone pin buckle
• Era: 1996

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. Light scratches and marks on the case, bezel and caseback, and some wear to the gold-tone accents on the case flanks. The dial shows light age toning near the edge. The leather strap shows wear, especially on the lining. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on a black leather strap, and a grey Seiko capsule presentation case. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: AH1