{"product_id":"montre-seiko-avenue-2k22-0080-plaque-or-petite-seconde-1998","title":"Seiko Avenue Watch 2K22-0080 Gold-Plated — Sub-seconds (1998) ","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 sub-seconds display within twenty-three millimetres — the spirit of a pocket watch, reduced to the scale of a wrist jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Avenue small model, the pocket watch in miniature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is an \u003cstrong\u003eAvenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e2K22-0080\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1998\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003esmall model\u003c\/strong\u003e of the dress line that Seiko designed in the 1990s for the classical register. The same vocabulary as the men's version, reduced to the scale of a slender wrist: that of the \u003cstrong\u003epocket watch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e unfolds its codes: twelve elongated \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003erailway minute track\u003c\/strong\u003e, two \u003cstrong\u003eleaf hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — and above all a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e at six o'clock, that separate register where the seconds rotate on their own silvered circle. On a quartz movement, and in this format, a sub-seconds display is a true rarity: it requires a calibre built for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e round \u003cstrong\u003e23.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, with fine, open lugs, measures only \u003cstrong\u003e6.4mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a jewel-like format. The crown, replaced during the life of the watch, is steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 2K22 quartz calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e has been checked and is guaranteed for one year. The watch comes with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal papers\u003c\/strong\u003e, unsigned — a rarity on these references — and is fitted with a black grained leather strap with later Buckle steel.\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\u003eSub-seconds at six o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — the register of pocket watches, rare on a quartz movement and exceedingly rare at 23.5mm.\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\u003eGold-plated jewel format\u003c\/strong\u003e — the small model of the Avenue line, 6.4mm thick.\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\u003eOriginal papers included\u003c\/strong\u003e — unsigned, they have accompanied the watch since 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among our \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 23.5mm format places it in the realm of jewellery, and its sub-seconds sets it apart from all the small quartz watches of its generation — a refinement of design that this segment scarcely ever knew. It is the most accessibly priced manufacture \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, the hands and the case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  that we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Seiko Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Women Vintage Watches\"\u003eView our selection of vintage women's 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 Avenue, small model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2K22-0080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\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 Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko quartz, caliber 2K22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, steel back, round shape with open lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.5mm (25mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm\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 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black feuille 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 Black grained 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\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved. Crisp white dial, Roman numerals, railway track and sub-seconds without alteration, hands intact, Crystal in very fine condition. The gold-plated case shows light signs of wear on the bezel, 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 Quartz movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, original papers (unsigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box\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 sub-seconds display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a separate register, here at six o’clock, where the seconds rotate on their own axis instead of using a central seconds hand — the architecture of pocket watches, inherited by wristwatches before the central seconds hand became standard. On a quartz watch of this format, it is exceedingly rare: it requires a specifically constructed caliber, and gives the small dial a rhythm that watches of this size almost never have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko Avenue line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the dress line that Seiko produced in the 1990s: slim, classic watches — Roman numerals, white dials, golden or steel cases — conceived as a counterpoint to the house's technical ranges, and offered in several sizes based on the same design. A discreet line now discontinued, it offers the most affordable access to the dress register of Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe crown is not original: is that a problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNo, and we state it precisely because it is common: the crown is a wear part, replaced during servicing. This one is a functional steel crown, fitted during the watch's lifetime. The essential elements — dial, hands, case and movement — are original and correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the original papers include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documents provided by Seiko at the time of sale, kept with the watch since then — unsigned by the period retailer, which is common. They accompany the piece in addition to the Atelier Victor invoice, which serves as a certificate of authenticity and activates the one-year guarantee. Finding a Seiko from this generation with its papers is uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 23.5mm diameter, 29mm Lug-to-lug, and 6.4mm thickness, it is a jewelry-sized format, intended for slim to medium wrists — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It can be worn on its own or alongside fine bracelets. The Lug width measures 12mm, which makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54727936835921,"sku":"8N0542 2K22-0080","price":341.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06701.jpg?v=1788720983","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-avenue-watch-2k22-0080-gold-plated-sub-seconds-1998","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}