From Deep in the Watch Box: The Seiko Data 2000
We?ve all got a few watches tucked away in our collection that rarely see much wrist time. Whether it?s their wonky dimensions, odd features, or out of date style, there?s usually a reason these watches go mostly unworn, but for some reason or another we can?t bring ourselves to part with them. In my watch box, one such example is the Seiko Data 2000. What this peculiar watch from the early ?80s lacks in style it more than makes up for in personality, and most importantly, it?s just a fun watch to experience.Â
Dialing the clock back to 1983, it?s fair to say the watch world was in a transitional period. Our ability to jam tech into ever small devices was ramping up, and while the Data 2000 was not Seiko?s first computer-like watch with on-board storage (that honor would go to the D409), it was the first to come with such robust storage (2000 characters!) and of course, the first to be offered with a physical keyboard to use in concert with the watch. This one is peak ?80s, folks.
Image via IBT
Sadly, my Seiko Data 2000 is without its keyboard, leaving me to create notes the old fashioned way, with a pen and paper. That suits me fine, as the watch itself performs just fine, and is surprisingly practical as well as comfortable. The black case, which consists of a plastic middle, aluminum bezel, and steel back (according to the caseback), measures 35mm from the 6 to 3 o?clock positions, and 38mm from top to bottom. The short lugs bring the total length to 44mm and...
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