The build quality and design layouts of Seiko’s early Pulsar offerings is undeniable. They present a real opportunity to acquire top quality Seiko engineering at Pulsar’s bargain prices… for now. We’d urge you to set aside any notion of its present day entry level offerings, and discover the sweet spot of the vintage market offered up by late 70’s, and early 80’s Pulsar. If you’re still not convinced, consider this 100m Sport Diver from April of ‘80. The Pulsar Y513 movement is nearly identical to the Seiko 7546 housed in the first quartz sport divers Seiko ever produced. Built on the 6309 platform, it’s a rock solid performer that’s built to last, and nearly 40 years later, still performs like new. Like several of its famous Seiko “deep water” brethren, the mid case is covered by a black polyurethane shroud designed to provide an added layer of protection against shock. The shroud is held in place by contoured stepping along the bottom, and four large stud screws at each corner on top. Beneath the flat mineral crystal is a textured matte black dial with a utilitarian layout, and large creamy luminous plots.  It’s framed by a wide and steep black chapter with long minute hashes, and the bi-color hands add great contrast. The slightly asymmetrical case has oversized crown guards, a bold tonneau shape, and hooded lugs. The crown and case back both screw down securely, and the case beneath the shroud remains factory crisp. The shroud is the original, and as is often the case with exposed polyurethane, it had become a bit brittle with age and developed some cracking along the corners. Intent on keeping it original, as well as wrist ready, I carefully filled the cracks with black epoxy resin to reinforce integrity, and prevent further separation. It’s completely original aside from a replacement mineral crystal, and we’ve paired it with a black tropic style strap for an all black fit and finish that looks tough and wears easy. The Y513 is keeping perfect time post service, and a new battery has been installed. If an affordable vintage diver with a military edge is what you need, this one will be hard to beat.

CNS “Tropic” Style Black Composite Rubber Strap

Serviced 2/6/22

Diameter- 40mm

Lugs- 20mm