Seiko 7A38 - by the numbers

Hello everyone,

I am French and I am using Google Translate to write to you in English.

I am having my 7A38-701B watch restored by my jeweler; after replacing the stem and winder, and finally the circuit board, it is working again

Now I have a problem because I no longer have the original bracelet. I've been searching online but haven't found anything, which is why I'm contacting you to ask if you have an address or website where I could find one?

If that's impossible to find, do you have any similar bracelets, or even leather ones, to recommend?

Merci beaucoup

The correct original bracelet for a 7A38-701B 'Vulcan' is Seiko part number Z1118S. As you may already have guessed, they are virtually impossible to find nowadays. There are a few other similar-appearing Seiko 20mm stainless bracelets which can be used as substitutes. These include Seiko part numbers: B1424S, B1688S, C356S, G1031S and G1410S. (Most of them are stamped on the reverse with the part number ending .E - for example B1688.E, G1410.E). These come up on eBay from time to time. Good Luck with the hunt.

Thank you very much for the references, but my initial searches have yielded nothing.

You need to be patient and keep looking. This B1688S was listed by a UK eBay seller overnight.

20mm Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Strap

Hello, Oh, that's a shame

But I managed to find this watch which I bought on the French website:








I would like some help to restore it, do you have any tips for polishing it?

Merci.

It should not be polished. The original finish is matt anodized silver. You could try re-spraying it with an aerosol paint.

The bracelet in the photo appears to be aftermarket. I have two that I need to spray as you specified.
I appreciate the suggestion to spray them for a match.

I meant the clasp looks like an aftermarket clasp the SEIKO appears