Greetings WatchEx! Up for sale is a vintage Seiko 7018-7000 flyback chronograph featuring the rare charcoal dial variant, a highly sought-after piece among Seiko collectors. This 1970s Japanese-made timepiece is part of the iconic 7018 line, known for its slim automatic chronograph movement and clean dial layout. This particular example is in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically, and retains much of its original character. Specifications: • Model: Seiko 7018-7000 • Movement: Seiko Caliber 7018A - 21 jewels - Automatic - Flyback chronograph - Date function • Dial: Rare charcoal gray dial with silver sub-dial, applied indices, and Seiko logo. Case: Stainless steel, original brushed/polished surfaces • Case Size: 38mm (excluding crown) • Crystal: Acrylic - Clean with minor signs of wear • Lug Width: 19mm • Strap: Comes on a high-quality hand made aftermarket leather rally strap. Functions: • Time • Central chronograph hand (60s) • 30-minute sub-dial • Date (quickset via crown push-in) Condition: • Dial: Original, untouched charcoal gray dial in fantastic condition. No fading or discoloration. The sunburst texture still catches light beautifully. Case: Excellent condition with sharp edges and minimal wear. No major dings or scratches. Appears unpolished or lightly cleaned. • Crystal: Very clean, only minor superficial marks. • Movement: Running strong, chronograph resets precisely to zero. Recently checked for accuracy. • Crown & Pushers: Function perfectly. Chronograph starts, stops, and resets crisply. • Hands & Markers: All original. Lume intact and matching. This is an excellent example of a rare vintage Seiko with the hard-to-find charcoal dial - far less common than the silver or blue variants. The 7018-7000 is a unique piece in Seiko's chronograph history, offering the clean look of a single-register layout with the innovation of a flyback chronograph function. Asking $799 including CONUS shipping. Always up for a face to face in the Denver area. I accept Wire Transfer, CashApp, Zelle, PayPal (F & F) and Venmo (F & F) for payments. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'm more than happy to hop on a FaceTime to show you the watch. Cheers!