At a time when quartz meant LCD displays and designs so far removed from tradition that they were hardly recognizable as wrist watches, Seiko took a step backwards in order to bring watch design forward. The 7A28 was the worlds first analog quartz chronograph, and to say they got it right is an understatement. The 7A28 is a 15 jewel movement devoid of a single piece of plastic. It can be regulated to dial in performance, and was built in a way that allowed for the replacement of worn components. The same can’t be said for most of the quartz movements seen even today. The design allows for three sub registers: one measuring minutes, another is the designated seconds, and lastly a tenth of a second totaler. The center seconds is stationary unless the chronograph is engaged, at which point it measures elapsed seconds for the chronograph. If you are unfamiliar with this movement, we can all but bet that a little research will have you ready to track down your own. In the last couple of years, collectibility for these 7A models has begun to skyrocket, and it’s easy to see why. Especially considering this example from August of ‘83 is the same reference worn by Roger Moore in the 1985 James Bond film “A View to a Kill.” Q must have been satisfactorily impressed with the 7A28 on its own merits, as it marked a film first for Bond’s Seiko equipment in that it did not seem to be outfitted with any of the peripheral gadgetry of prior movie watches. For the Bond purists out there, Mr. Moore can also momentarily be seen sporting an H558-5000 “Arnie” during a scene opposite Grace Jones. As a Bond watch, the 7A28-7020 was a near perfect choice. The elegant low profile case, textured white dial and chapter, along with the stark contrast of black hands and markers made it a veritable tuxedo for the wrist. This one was sourced from a single owner from the UK, though he claimed no relation to either Fleming or Moore. The bracelet was removed as a strap was preferred, and eventually misplaced. Fortunately, the 7020 is one of the few 7A28 models whose case construction lends well to straps, and we’ve paired this one with a soft gray suede we custom ordered a while back. It’s unpolished and completely original aside from a replacement crystal, and post service with a fresh battery it is keeping perfect time and all chronograph functions are flawless. Whether or not you’re a fan of Flemings dapper hero, we’re sure you’ll quickly bond with this one.