Seiko 7009-3101 1980s Black/Gold Dress Dial 37mm

Watch Summary

This 1980s Seiko 7009-3101 is a 37mm automatic mechanical watch with a black/gold dial, day-date display and an English/Arabic day wheel, presented in a dress configuration.

This example retains its original movement, case, case back, dial, hands and crown.

Key Information About This Watch

No specific material exceptions are recorded for this watch. Full condition and originality details are set out below.

Notes from the Bench

A largely original example that presents well, now paired with a new premium leather strap.

Recorded results for this watch

• Passed the TickerWorks 48-hour run test and time check.
• Timegrapher snapshot at the time of testing: -10 seconds/day, 239° amplitude and 0.7 ms beat error.

TickerWorks® Assurance

TickerWorks® Assurance covers condition/originality disclosure, timegrapher checks and regulation where appropriate, plus a 48-hour run test before stock.

Condition & Originality

TickerWorks® Parts Originality Index (POI)
A transparency measure within TickerWorks® Assurance, showing the balance between assessed originality and refurbishment across eight key components.

POI: 8.0/10

• Higher POI: More assessed original components retained — especially relevant to collectors who prioritise originality.
• Lower POI: More components replaced or refurbished — often more relevant to buyers seeking a cleaner, refreshed daily wearer.
• POI is not a condition or quality score: it simply shows the balance between originality and refurbishment.

Replacement components are selected to remain appropriate to the watch’s period and design where recorded as period-correct.

Originality & Components

Original movement, case, case back, dial, hands and crown recorded. Replacement mineral glass crystal and replacement leather strap.

Condition

See photographs for cosmetic condition.

Bracelet or Strap

New replacement premium leather strap fitted.

Specifications

Brand: Seiko
Model: 7009-3101
Reference: 7009-3101
Period: 1980s
Movement: Automatic mechanical, calibre 7009, 17 jewels
Case size: 37mm
Dial colour: Black/Gold
Case back: Original case back
Crown: Original crown
Bracelet/Strap: Replacement premium leather strap, new
Functions: Central hours, minutes and seconds; day-date display; English/Arabic day display; quickset

TickerWorks Strap & Bracelet Policy

TickerWorks may supply a replacement or period-correct bracelet or strap where the original is not available or no longer suitable for use. Any replacement is clearly stated in the description. All bracelets and straps are fitted for presentation and checked for secure attachment only.

TickerWorks does not offer bracelet adjustment services. Final sizing should be carried out by a qualified watchmaker.

Notes & Caveats

Photos form part of the description.

Water resistance is not guaranteed.

Vintage mechanical tolerance is approximately ±1 minute per day.

Temperature change, shock, positional variation and moisture ingress can affect mechanical timekeeping.

Service history is unknown unless stated.