Here we have rarely seen model of Seiko Quartz, dating from January of 1982. It is the reference 8222-5130 which has a pleasing use of stainless steel with gold tone accents. The silver brushed dial has the gold tone striping in a central band, with the top and bottom of the bezel having a gold accent. This extends onto the bracelet with gold tone centre bands between the steel links. The case is the classic 1980s tonneau design, with the original bracelet blending seamlessly with the head of the watch. The bezel has a polished finish which neatly frames the dial, with the front of the case having a satin brushed finish which extends onto the bracelet. The sides have a polished finish which reflects the light nicely.
The integrated styling and use of the two-tone colours and finishing makes this watch a joy on the wrist. 
 
The case back snaps into place and has the Seiko signing with the reference 8222-5130. It is marked as being formed of Stainless Steel with the gold-plated accents. 
 
The movement is Seiko Quartz calibre 8222A. It is a reliable Quartz calibre with a quickset date function. It is functioning well, having recently had a new battery fitted. 
 
It has the personal engraving to the rear “To Leo on your retirement from all at Penarves Mine.”
 
Pendarves mine history:
Wheal Pendarves was located 1 mile to the south of Camborne, near Troon. It was a product of the 1960s resurgence of interest in Cornish Tin. There had been extensive, but largely unproductive, mining in the area through the 19th century, all of which had closed by the 1870s. One of the productive lodes was the Tryphena Lode and in the 1960s exploration was carried out by Camborne Tin Ltd.
 
The results were sufficiently encouraging for Simms Shaft to be sunk in 1967, making it the first new shaft sunk in 40 years. Some limited mining was undertaken on a trial basis in 1972 until early 1973 when the company went into receivership.
 
 In June of 1973, it was purchased by Great Western Ores Ltd, a subsidiary of South Crofty Ltd. Production was built up to around 40,000 tonnes per annum, but the conditions were very difficult and in 1984 it was announced the mine would go on to care and maintenance, pending results of an extensive drilling programme. Carnon Consolidated purchased the mine and although exploration was still a priority, the mine would be continued in operation, for modest levels of production. 
 
Simms shaft was sunk to a depth of 260 metres, with the shaft being rectangular, rather than the more typical circular shape. It went down to level 5 and in 1976 the shaft was sunk by 10 metres to allow development of a 6th level. In 1981 it was sunk to level 7 which has a working depth of 305 metres. Most production came from level 5 and above, with the Tryphena load proving poor on the lower levels. 
 
It was a wet mine, which pumped 1-1.5 million gallons of water out per day, from level 5. The weak walls and water meant that the broken ore was a sludge, which created handling problems at every stage. 
 
In 1984 the mine was close to closure, having run out of developed ore reading for stoping. The tin price crash of 1985 led to Pendarves being one of the first casualties, with the mine closing. 
 
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial: 
The dial is original and is in good condition for the age. It is a silver tone with gold striping. It has a brushed satin finish. The applied hour markers are good, without corrosion. The signing is good and clear.
 
Hands: 
The hands are original in a gold tone. They are in very good condition and have no marking or corrosion.
 
Glass: 
The acrylic crystal is original and is in decent condition for the age. There are a couple of small marks between 9 and 10 O’clock.
 
Crown: 
The gold-plated crown is original and has some light wear to the plate on the coin edged finish.
 
Case:
The case is Stainless Steel and is in good condition, with the brushed finish to the top and polished sides. The sides have light surface scratching. There are gold accents to the top and bottom of the bezel which are good with no wear to the plate.
 
Caseback:
The case back is formed of steel and is in good condition for the age. It is a snap on with brushed finish. It has light surface scratching consistent with age. The Seiko engraving is good and clear. It has a personal engraving to the top.
 
Strap: 
The watch comes on its original bracelet reference Z483. It has the adjustable slide clasp. It is in good original condition with only light marking. The gold plated accents are good, with some light reaction in areas. 
 
Movement: 
The movement is a Seiko calibre 8222A. It is a Quartz movement, with a jewel count of 4. It has a quickset date function.
 
The movement service history is unknown, but it has had a new battery fitted. It’s keeping time to -2 seconds a week.
 
Case dimensions: 
Case width: 30.5mm
Case width with crown: 31.8mm 
Case length: 37mm 
Case Depth: 8mm
Lug width: 20mm