Description
A very nice Seiko 7A28-7120 ‘Gen 1’ that was issued in 1988. These were used by RAF helicopter pilots in the 1980s. The Gen 2 reference came after in the early 1990s.
All functions work and the chrono starts/stops/resets. The case is in good shape with no major dents or dings, there are a few tiny wear marks commensurate with an issued watch of this age. The watch is in good condition for an issued piece of + 35 years.
An interesting note to mention is that the caseback has a very light DIY engraving that reads ‘CFO STOCKTON’. This is obviously linked to RAF Stockton, a Royal Air Force training base at Stockton on Tees.
The dial and hands are mark free and have the well know peppermint colour patina associated with this reference. Comes on a 20mm black one piece band.
Points to consider: Seiko Gen 1, issued 1984, peppermint lume, RAF use with Stockton link.