The VD53 is a quartz chronograph movement manufactured by Seiko Instruments Inc. in Japan. It operates on an SR920SW battery with an accuracy rating of +/-20 seconds per month and features a chronograph complication with no jewels. The movement is produced in several variations (VD53A, VD53B, VD53C) that differ primarily in date window position, with the 4:30 position being the standard production version. It remains in active production.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Quartz
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Quartz (Battery)
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph
QUICK FACTS
TYPE
QuartzSTATUS
In ProductionMANUFACTURE
In-houseCOUNTRY
JapanALSO KNOWN AS
vd53avd53bvd53c
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