Seiko Nagano 1998 Olympic SZQM014 / 7N21-8A00 - December 1997 | NOS, Full Set
The gold-colored emblem found on the black dial of this Seiko also appears on the inner lid of its presentation box. The outer cardboard sleeve features "Nagano 1998" branding, and the original product tag displaying the model code SZQM014 and official Olympic licensing marks is also included. Manufactured in December 1997, this piece remains in unused, "New Old Stock" (NOS) condition, complete with its special Olympic-edition box, original Seiko strap, and instruction manual.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: As this item is shipped from within the European Union, you will not be liable for any intra-EU customs duties.**
At first glance, the "Snowflower" emblem at the center of the dial resembles a six-petaled flower. Upon closer inspection, however, the petals are revealed to be composed of figures of athletes in motion. The design fuses the six-fold symmetry of a snow crystal with the form of an alpine flower. Accompanied by the Olympic rings, the emblem dominates a large portion of the black dial, while slender, gold-toned indices and sharp, pointed hands remain understated in the surrounding space.
The serial number 7D1417 dates the watch to December 1997 prior to the start of the Nagano Winter Olympics, which took place from February 7–22, 1998. Seiko served as the official timekeeper for these games, marking the second time the company held this role for an Olympics held in Japan, following the 1972 Sapporo Winter Games. The emblem featured on the watch links it directly to the historic event for which the brand served as the official timekeeper.
The 34 mm gold-tone plated case, with its slender lugs and polished bezel, frames a black dial. The stainless steel case back bears the reference number 7N21-8A00 along with a serial number. Inside, the Seiko 7N21 quartz movement powers the hour, minute, and central second hands. The movement has a factory-rated precision of ±15 seconds per month.
The original black Seiko strap features a "TEJU LIZARD" stamp on the inner lining, while the gold-tone buckle bears the "SEIKO" signature. As the strap has remained unused, it has stiffened slightly over the years; therefore, to preserve the integrity of the original set, an additional, custom-made, unused genuine calfskin strap is included.
The set also comes with a special presentation box featuring the Nagano emblem, an outer cardboard box, original model and licensing tags, and a Seiko instruction manual in Japanese.
Final Note
In this instance, the Olympic connection extends beyond the emblem on the dial. Produced in December 1997 and preserved in "New Old Stock" (NOS) condition complete with its special Nagano box, period-correct tags, and original, unused Seiko strap this piece can be viewed as it was presented leading up to the 1998 Winter Olympics.
The item you are viewing was manufactured in 1997.
PROFESSIONALLY FULLY SERVICED.
The movement has been completely disassembled; every component has been cleaned, lubricated, and precisely adjusted to ensure flawless operation. (Provided it is not exposed to adverse conditions, it will not require any further maintenance for three years.)
Condition: Tested; all functions are in full working order.
