Vintage Seiko A156-5009 Alarm Chrono  - 1978  



The A156 models were Seiko's first digital watches to use solar power




Used condition, some signs of wear and age but still a stunner especially this version with the gun-metal finish. Like most of the earlier Seiko's this is a solid and beautifully engineered watch


Carefully stripped down cleaned and checked throughout, moving components re-lubricated with Seiko silicon grease


The rechargeable battery for this model is no longer available, so this watch has had a small modification to enable it to run perfectly using a conventional 389 watch battery of the same size


The original rechargeable battery had a lifespan of around 10 years but after that it can no longer store power well enough to run the watch through the night. If the original battery is left inside the watch, the display will still function but only when enough light is available

The solar panel on this A156 is no longer connected in any way to the module inside, all of the power needed comes from the conventional battery

Externally the watch looks exactly the same, and all of the functions work perfectly


My own daily-wear Seiko was modified like this over 15 years ago and is still running great on a 389 battery, typically runs approx two years between battery changes 



Loud alarm with optional hourly chime


Tidy battery compartment with no sign of any previous leakage


Original Seiko strap deep cleaned and ready to wear


Working light  

 




Condition

Overall in comparatively good condition for a used vintage watch, some signs of wear and age - see photos


Display

No LCD bleed, no dark blotches on the silver reflector that sits behind them (usually caused by a battery leak), no missing sections. Some photos may show elements in the process of flashing on/off 

Sun-faded LCD is a very common problem on older digital's, yet despite being 45 years old this still has sharp clear digits. From some angles an age tint is visible, but head on it looks fine - see photos 

Glass

Some marks as shown, highlighted in the photos showing the watch angled to catch the light. Nothing serious no cracks, in normal use not so noticeable as in the close ups


Buttons

Removed for cleaning, all retaining clips in good condition, soft touch 


Seiko Strap
 
Original strap, good condition with no stretching and complete with 10 adjustment links, deep-cleaned and ready to wear. The strap is entirely silver, in some of the photos middle sections look black because of reflections off the black chair 

Clasp works perfectly with a good click



New battery fitted

New generic case seal fitted 


Serial No. 8N1602  November 1978


Thanks for looking, other watches for sale and more being added all the time


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20 years on ebay with 100% positive feedback 



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Signature may be required on delivery

I do not make any money on postage, the cost is due to the full insurance and fast delivery of Special Delivery, Actual price is nearer £8    


All items extremely well packed to prevent damage in transit


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Sadly returns can no longer be offered due to the buyers out there that swap out components good for bad and there is no way forward from that situation. Modules/mechanisms security marked for identification 

All watches and clocks have been tested and run at length prior to auction to ensure function and reliability and because of this feedback of 100% positive has been maintained

'Water-resistance' on all watches sold cannot be guaranteed by the seller

Vintage electronics and components so no guarantees can be offered