Rare Seiko Alarm Chronograph – Seiko “Italian Tuna” Diver’s 200M – Y182-7C20

Rare and iconic Seiko Diver’s Chronograph 200M, known among enthusiasts by the nickname “Italian Tuna,” a model produced for the Italian market in the late 1990s. It stands out for its unmistakable orange dial, massive underwater case, and quartz movement with chronograph and alarm functions.

• Brand: Seiko
• Collection: Diver’s Chronograph – “Italian Tuna”
• Reference: Y182-7C20 / SLN003P1
• Period: 1998
• Condition: Used
• Movement: Quartz chronograph with alarm
• Calibre: Seiko Y182
• Case: The stainless steel case features the characteristic circular external protective structure reminiscent of a tuna can, the distinctive trait of the brand’s historic divers.
• Case serial number: A0840261
• Case diameter: 46 mm
• Dial: Orange, with luminescent indices and hands, auxiliary counters and date at 3 o’clock
• Strap: Original signed steel bracelet 
• Clasp:  original signed steel
• Crown: Double crown with pushers for the various functions, original signed
• Case back: Stainless steel, screw-down
• Water resistance: 200 meters / 20 ATM
• Notes: Rare version nicknamed “Italian Tuna,” sold specifically for the Italian market and now sought after by Seiko collectors. The Y182 calibre combines analog time display, date, chronograph up to 30 minutes with 1/5-second reading and alarm function. Particularly distinctive and sought after is the version with orange dial.