{"product_id":"montre-seiko-6020-7060-or-noir-lunette-cannelee-1982","title":"Seiko Watch 6020-7060 Black Gold — Fluted Bezel (1982) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA black lacquer where only a single gold numeral survives, encircled by a bezel cut like the edge of a coin — 5 millimeters thick, and nothing to take away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Seiko in gold and black from 1982, with a coin-edge bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch, reference \u003cstrong\u003e6020-7060\u003c\/strong\u003e, dates from \u003cstrong\u003eApril 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e — the height of the period when Seiko was rendering its quartz in dress watches of a refinement Europe was only just discovering. This one plays a single card, and plays it fully: \u003cstrong\u003egold on black\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack lacquer dial\u003c\/strong\u003e bears only one numeral: a \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone Roman XII\u003c\/strong\u003e, elongated, alone at the top — the other hours are reduced to fine \u003cstrong\u003ebaton indexes\u003c\/strong\u003e incised into the lacquer, almost invisible until the light finds them. The signatures \u003cem\u003eSEIKO QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e and the house emblem appear in gold lettering, beneath two \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone leaf hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing else crosses the black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efluted bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the character of the piece: a striated surround like the \u003cstrong\u003eedge of a coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, catching the light in rays — the “coin edge” motif of classic dress watches, executed here with a goldsmith’s sharpness. The \u003cstrong\u003ehook lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, curved and open, grasp the strap like claws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything fits within \u003cstrong\u003e5.2mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the thinnest watches in our catalogue. The \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 6020 quartz calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands, has been checked and fitted with a new battery; it is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later black crocodile-pattern leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single gold numeral\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Roman XII, alone at the top of the black lacquer, with the hours in incised markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluted bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coin edge that encircles the black and catches the light in rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.2mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the thinnest in the catalogue, it disappears beneath a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko dress watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen’s and women’s vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 30.5mm case for 35mm of Lug-to-lug can be worn by either, as an evening piece or for everyday formal wear. The \u003cstrong\u003egold-and-black Seiko watches\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1980s offer the vocabulary of the great Swiss dress watches — lacquer, gold, slenderness — at a budget with no European equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003eDiscover our other Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\" title=\"Vintage Japanese Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage Japanese watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\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 Gold and black dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6020-7060\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982 (April)\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 Seiko quartz, caliber 6020\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 Gold-plated, fluted bezel, hook lugs, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.5mm (32mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\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 Black lacquer, golden Roman XII, incised baton markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden leaf hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved condition. The black lacquer is deep and crisp, the XII and gold signatures are unaltered, the hands intact, the Crystal is in fair condition. The gold-plated case shows fine signs-of-use scratches on the fluted bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs.\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\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy only one numeral on the dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy design choice: against the black lacquer, the gold XII anchors the top of the dial, while the other hours are reduced to fine incised strokes that the light reveals. This is the language of the great dress watches of the 1980s — the dial can be read at a glance from the position of the hands, and the black remains almost untouched. A radical design for its time, now highly sought-after once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a fluted bezel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a bezel grooved with fine radiating flutes, like the edge of a coin — the \"coin edge\" motif in watchmaking vocabulary. It frames the dial with a ring that catches the light in successive flashes with every movement of the wrist, and gives a restrained watch its only ornament. This one is crisp, its grooves sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dial reads 6020-7170: is this the correct reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At Seiko, the code printed at the bottom of the dial is that of the dial itself, not that of the watch. The watch reference is engraved on the caseback, here 6020-7060: the first group designates the caliber, the second the case. A discrepancy between the two codes is normal and is found on most Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs quartz reliable on a watch from this period?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Seiko calibers from the 1980s are robust and easy to maintain: the battery is changed every two to three years by a watchmaker, with no periodic servicing as on a mechanical watch. This one has been checked, fitted with a new battery, and is guaranteed for one year. Its two-hand construction, without a seconds hand, contributes to the watch's slimness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 30.5mm in diameter, 35mm Lug-to-lug and 5.2mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its extreme slimness places it firmly in the dress watch category, and it can be worn by both a man and a woman. The Lug width measures 17mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812742549841,"sku":null,"price":367.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06668.jpg?v=1788722017","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-6020-7060-watch-black-gold-fluted-bezel-1982","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}