{"product_id":"montre-seiko-7820-5420-plaque-or-tv-deux-aiguilles-1979","title":"Seiko Watch 7820-5420 Gold-Plated — TV Two Hands (1979) ","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;\"\u003eTwo gold hands on brushed gold, nothing else — the 1979 TV screen reduced to its purest form, in 6.4 millimetres of thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA golden Seiko TV, reduced to two hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003e1979\u003c\/strong\u003e dress watch, built on a \u003cstrong\u003eTV case\u003c\/strong\u003e: a cushion shape with softened corners and curved sides, evoking the television screen of its era. \u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e over a steel base, it measures \u003cstrong\u003e33mm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e6.4mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — a format that has presence on the wrist, yet slips under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is rendered in the same material as the case, so that the watch appears carved from a single block of gold. The \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, polished and faceted, stand out only through their relief, beneath the signatures \u003cem\u003eSeiko\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eQuartz\u003c\/em\u003e and the quartz emblem. Two \u003cstrong\u003egolden baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are enough: no seconds hand, no date, no colour — a fully embraced monochrome gold aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis purity is no coincidence: the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 7820 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-hand quartz movement that Seiko designed specifically for its ultra-thin watches in the late 1970s. By removing the seconds, the movement becomes slimmer and the dial calmer. This one has been checked and fitted with a new battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch was produced for the Japanese market — what collectors refer to as \u003cstrong\u003eJDM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJapanese Domestic Market\u003c\/em\u003e. It is fitted with a later \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish green crocodile-grain\u003c\/strong\u003e leather strap, with a steel Buckle pin buckle: the deep green against the gold is a stylist’s pairing, taking this watch out of the expected register.\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\u003eMonochrome gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — case, dial, hour markers and hands in the same material: a watch in a single block.\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\u003eTwo hands on calibre 7820\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultra-thin quartz that Seiko reserved for its finest watches.\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\u003eCase TV of 33mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 1979 screen, worn here on a contrasting English green leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage dress Seiko?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen’s and women’s vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 33mm TV case with 36mm of Lug-to-lug makes it a \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn equally well by both, and its two-hand register places it in the lineage of pared-back watches — those that tell the time without ever commenting on it.\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 warranty, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Seiko Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our other Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-quartz\" title=\"Vintage Quartz Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage quartz watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\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 TV dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7820-5420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (domestic market)\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 7820\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, steel caseback, TV shape with softened corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (35mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted golden, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed golden, applied baton hour markers, quartz emblem, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden baton hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e English green leather with crocodile pattern, 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 warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Crisp golden dial, indexes and hands without alteration, Crystal in very fine condition. The gold-plated case shows light signs of wear on the bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs; the plating is even.\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 condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspected 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\u003eWhat is a TV case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a cushion-shaped case with softened corners and slightly curved sides, recalling the screen of the television sets of its era. The shape enjoyed its golden age between the mid-1970s and the 1980s, before disappearing almost completely from catalogs. Today it is returning among the most sought-after vintage shapes, precisely because no current production has revived it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this watch have only two hands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause its caliber 7820 is a two-hand quartz movement, which Seiko designed for its ultra-thin watches: by removing the seconds hand, the movement becomes thinner and the dial gains a calmness that watches with a seconds hand do not have. The movement operates exactly like a classic quartz movement, with a battery to be changed every two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsn’t a golden dial a bit “too much”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, because it all comes down to the material: the dial is brushed like the case, without excessive shine, and the hour markers stand out only through their relief. The brushed gold of this period has a matte glow, closer to fabric than to a mirror — and the English green strap that accompanies it pulls it toward an almost sporty-chic register. It is a golden watch that can be worn without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlating is a layer of gold applied over a base metal, which grows thinner over time in the areas most exposed to friction. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care; avoid abrasive products, perfumes, and household cleaners, which accelerate wear. On this watch, the plating is even, with fine signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suited to a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 33mm wide, 36mm Lug-to-lug and 6.4mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its TV case carries its presence through its width and slips easily under a cuff. The Lug width measures 20mm, 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":54727412089169,"sku":"940301 7820-5420","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-7820-5420-plaque-or-tv-deux-aiguilles-1979-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1788390348","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-7820-5420-watch-gold-plated-tv-two-hands-1979","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}