How much for the upkeep on a Gannd Seiko 9F?

[M1011]

Sorry to gate crash but didn't think this merited a separate thread as it's a similar topic.

Is anyone familiar with what the numbers on a case back sticker of a 9F quartz Grand Seiko mean?

I read this as the battery is a March 2020 unit, which is a bit concerning considering I received it new today from an AD. Before I risk looking a bit foolish, wanted to check if anyone can confirm my interpretation?

[JGJG]

I believe your interpretation is correct; Seiko sometimes use year and quarter, but I think that’s reserved for the linear year markings with dot punch.

[M1011]

I believe your interpretation is correct; Seiko sometimes use year and quarter, but I think that’s reserved for the linear year markings with dot punch.

Thanks.

Seems pretty unreasonable to me to sell a watch with a 3-year expected battery that's got less than 3-months left on the clock. I think it's fair to ask them to either cover the first battery change or equivalent discount, else it'll go back on principle (which is a shame because I really like it).

[JGJG]

Thanks.

Seems pretty unreasonable to me to sell a watch with a 3-year expected battery that's got less than 3-months left on the clock. I think it's fair to ask them to either cover the first battery change or equivalent discount, else it'll go back on principle (which is a shame because I really like it).

Who was the retailer? Seems odd that an SBGX261 would’ve sat about for 2 years.

[M1011]

Who was the retailer? Seems odd that an SBGX261 would’ve sat about for 2 years.

Going to avoid naming them on the assumption they'll put it right, not had any issues with them in the past. Can confirm via PM thought if you're interested. I too was quite surprised to see this inexpensive model would be sitting for so long, perhaps not enough rotation happening in the stock room.

[JGJG]

Going to avoid naming them on the assumption they'll put it right, not had any issues with them in the past. Can confirm via PM thought if you're interested. I too was quite surprised to see this inexpensive model would be sitting for so long, perhaps not enough rotation happening in the stock room.

Yes do, please.