{"product_id":"seiko-11-4220-carree-acier-cadran-bleu-damier-manuel-1974","title":"Seiko 11-4220 Carrée Steel — Blue Checkerboard Dial Manual (1974) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko steel: the carrée-shaped modernist watch with blue checkerboard dial and hand-wound movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003ecarrée-shaped watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with a modernist character, unisex, worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003esquare brushed steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clean, pared-back lines, embodies the bold graphic design of the early 1970s. It measures 24mm wide (26mm with the crown), with a Lug-to-lug of 26mm and a thickness of 7.65mm. A compact, highly stylish piece with an assertive geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue checkerboard dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heart of the piece, and its main attraction. Four quadrants of deep blue, with alternating shades in a chessboard style, create a rare and magnetic modernist motif that shifts with the light. Free of any hour markers, it bears only the SEIKO signature at the top, leaving full space for this play of blues. Two fine silver-tone baton hands trace the time with absolute minimalist elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko hand-wound calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e. No battery here: the watch is wound by hand each morning, through a gesture that has become rare. That is what sets this piece apart and gives it horological interest. The movement of this example has been serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece looks like no other. The brushed square case and blue checkerboard dial create a graphic and refined ensemble, halfway between a dress watch and a seventies design object. It is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eblack crocodile-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap, with Buckle steel. The 18mm Lug width leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue checkerboard-pattern dial, without hour markers, is the true asset of the piece: a rare modernist design that changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch is mechanical with hand-wound movement: it must be wound daily to run. It is neither an automatic nor a quartz watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a few fine signs of wear scratches, visible up close. We prefer to mention it rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e carrée watch, blue checkerboard dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-4220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, calibre Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed steel (steel caseback), carrée shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm (26mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue checkerboard pattern (four quadrants), no hour markers, Seiko signature, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone batons (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well preserved. Crisp brushed steel square Case, serviced movement. The blue checkerboard dial, however, shows a few fine signs of wear in the form of scratches, visible up close and consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this carrée a Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an authentic Seiko, signed on its dial. carrée-shaped watches belong to the common vocabulary of watchmaking, adopted by many houses throughout the 20th century. This piece claims to be nothing other than what it is: a modernist, original, and accessible carrée watch, at a price in no way comparable to that of a luxury piece, and its brand authenticity is guaranteed for life by Atelier Victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this checkerboard dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial divided into four quadrants of deep blue, with alternating shades in a checkerboard style. This modernist motif, highly characteristic of 1970s design, creates a play of reflections that changes depending on the angle of the light. Free of hour markers, it embodies all the originality and charm of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko automatic or quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither: it is mechanical with hand-wound movement. Its caliber must be wound by hand, generally once a day, by turning the crown. There is neither battery nor automatic rotor. This mode of operation has become rare, and is one of the appeals of this piece for lovers of traditional mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged, and the pressure of the caseback is no longer what it was on the first day. Avoid the shower, pool, and sea. Simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a square case measuring 24mm wide and a Lug-to-lug of 26mm, this is ideally a piece in a compact and delicate format. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the desired look, it can be worn equally well by a man or a woman who appreciates graphic and original pieces. The measurement is only a guide, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Travel case","offer_id":54514386043217,"sku":"4D1250 11-4220","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vintage Seiko case","offer_id":54514386075985,"sku":"4D1250 11-4221","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05548.jpg?v=1786100293","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-11-4220-carree-watch-steel-blue-checkerboard-dial-manual-1974","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}