Seiko Watch 4130-5240 Steel — TV Sunburst Silver Dial (1976)
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A Seiko TV from 1976, silver dial and original Milanese bracelet
This Seiko watch is a dress watch from 1976, with a distinctly seventies design. Its steel case takes on the "TV" shape: a rectangle with rounded corners and curved sides, wider than it is tall — 32.5mm by 29mm in Lug-to-lug —, evoking the television screen of the period. A shape much sought-after today, here worn on just 7.5mm of thickness.
The sunburst silver dial is brushed in rays from the center: its surface brightens and darkens in broad sections depending on the angle of the light. The applied baton hour markers, slim and faceted, mark the hours beneath the Seiko and Quartz signatures, with the quartz emblem at six o'clock. Two silvered baton hands are enough: no seconds hand, no date, nothing disturbs the surface.
The Milanese mesh bracelet is the original one — an uncommon survival after fifty years. Its tightly woven mesh, supple like fabric, blends into the case and adjusts without links: the clasp slides along the mesh, up to a 20cm wrist circumference.
The movement is a Seiko quartz caliber 4130, from the 41 family: the first compact quartz caliber that Seiko produced in large volumes, remaining in production through most of the 1970s. Reserved rather for the upper end of the catalog, it promised accuracy of twenty seconds per month and a battery life of more than one year. This one has been checked and fitted with a new battery.
Three points to note
- Case TV in steel — wider than tall, rounded corners, the emblematic shape of the 1970s.
- Original Milanese bracelet — supple mesh and sliding clasp, adjustable without links up to 20cm.
- First-generation quartz — caliber 4130 from the 41 family, checked and guaranteed for one year.
Why choose a Seiko quartz from the 1970s?
Buying a vintage Seiko quartz watch from this generation means buying an object that has nothing to do with the quartz that became commonplace ten years later: calibers assembled with the same care as the house's mechanical movements, in thoughtfully designed cases — and this one's TV case is proof of that.
This watch holds a distinct place among men's and women's vintage watches: its 32.5mm format, wider than it is tall, wears as a dress watch for either, and its Milanese bracelet adjusts to all wrists up to 20cm.
Like all our vintage quartz watches, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every vintage watch we offer comes with a Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: TV integrated-bracelet watch
- Reference: 4130-5240
- Year: 1976 (December)
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Quartz Seiko, caliber 4130
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Steel, steel caseback, TV-shaped with rounded corners
- Dimensions: 32.5mm (34mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 29mm
- Thickness: 7.5mm
- Lug width: 22mm
- Crown: Fluted steel, original
- Dial: Sunburst silver, applied faceted baton hour markers, quartz emblem, original
- Hands: Silver-toned batons, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 8/10)
- Bracelet: Steel Milanese mesh, adjustable up to 20cm, original
- Buckle: Steel sliding clasp, original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation. Crisp sunburst silver dial, hour markers and hands without alteration. The steel case shows fine signs of use on the bezel and sides, and the mineral Crystal light marks, which we note and rate 8/10. The Milanese mesh is supple and without deformation.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical condition: Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is a TV-shaped case?
It is a rectangular case with rounded corners and slightly curved sides, wider than it is tall, recalling the screens of 1970s television sets. The shape enjoyed its golden age in the middle of that decade, before almost completely disappearing from catalogues. Today it is making a return among the most sought-after vintage shapes, precisely because no current production has revived it.
Is the Milanese bracelet original?
Yes, and that is uncommon: original bracelets are often lost or replaced over the decades. The tightly woven Milanese mesh is supple like fabric and does not pinch. It adjusts without removing links: the clasp slides freely along the mesh and locks at the desired length, up to a 20cm wrist circumference.
Why does the minute hand advance in small steps?
Because this watch has no seconds hand, and on calibers from the 41 family without a seconds hand, the motor does not pulse every second but every five seconds. The minute hand therefore advances in regular micro-steps, imperceptible when reading the time. This is a technical signature of the first quartz Seiko, and a reliable way to identify a caliber from this generation.
How accurate is this watch?
Seiko stated for caliber 4130 an accuracy of twenty seconds per month — modest compared with a current quartz watch, but in 1976 far superior to any mechanical movement. The movement has been checked, fitted with a new battery, and is guaranteed for one year. Occasional time-setting should be expected, not daily.
What wrist size is this watch suitable for?
At 32.5mm wide for 29mm in Lug-to-lug, it is a compact format with a presence defined by its width, ideally suited to a slim to medium wrist, where the TV case spreads out without overhanging and where the Milanese bracelet adjusts to the millimetre up to 20cm. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the look sought, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The measurement is only a guide, never a rule.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
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Taxes and Customs
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For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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