Seiko Avenue Watch 2K23-6070 Golden — Sub-seconds (1999)
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Movement checked & guaranteed for 1 year
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Atelier Note
A sub-seconds turning at six o’clock, Roman numerals and feuille hands — the spirit of a pocket watch, laid into five and a half millimetres of gold.
An Avenue with sub-seconds, the pocket watch on the wrist
This Seiko watch is an Avenue, reference 2K23-6070, dated 1999 — the dress line that Seiko designed in the 1990s for the classical register, as a counterpoint to its technical ranges. This example is its most accomplished expression: a watch that borrows its entire vocabulary from the pocket watch.
The white dial unfolds its codes: twelve slender black Roman numerals, a railway minute track, two tapered feuille hands — and above all a sub-seconds at six o’clock, that separate register where the seconds hand turns on its own silvered circle. On a quartz watch, sub-seconds is a rarity: it requires a dedicated calibre, which Seiko developed for this line.
The round golden case, with tapered lugs and a slim bezel, measures only 5.5mm thick — the watch slips under a cuff and disappears from notice. The fluted crown is original.
The Seiko 2K23 quartz calibre has been checked and is guaranteed for one year. The watch comes with its original papers, unsigned — a rarity on these references — and is fitted with a black leather strap with white stitching.
Three points to note
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Sub-seconds at six o’clock — the separate register of pocket watches, rare on a quartz calibre.
02
5.5mm thick — one of Seiko’s finest dress watches, beneath Roman numerals and feuille hands.
03
Original papers included — unsigned, they have accompanied the watch since 1999.
Why choose a vintage Seiko Avenue?
This vintage Seiko watch holds a precise place among men’s and women’s vintage watches: its 34mm case with 32.5mm of Lug-to-lug can be worn equally by either, and its sub-seconds sets it apart from all the three-hand dress watches of its generation. It is the quintessential dress watch — Roman numerals, slimness, restraint — signed by a first-rank manufacture, at an entry-level budget.
Like all our vintage quartz watches, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each vintage watch that we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Avenue, dress watch
- Reference: 2K23-6070
- Estimated year: 1999
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Quartz Seiko, calibre 2K23
- Functions: Hours, minutes, sub-seconds
- Case: Golden, steel caseback, round shape with tapered lugs
- Diameter: 34mm (35.5mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 32.5mm
- Thickness: 5.5mm
- Lug width: 13mm
- Crown: Golden fluted, original
- Dial: White, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, original
- Hands: Black leaf hands, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Black leather with white stitching, not original
- Buckle: Steel pin buckle, Seiko original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Very well preserved. Clean white dial, Roman numerals, railway track and sub-seconds without alteration, intact hands, Crystal in very fine condition. The golden case shows fine signs-of-use scratches on the bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Quartz movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, original papers (unsigned)
- Not included: Box
Frequently asked questions
What is a sub-seconds display?
It is a separate register, here at six o'clock, where the seconds hand turns on its own circle instead of a central seconds hand — the architecture of pocket watches, which wristwatches inherited before the central seconds hand became standard. On a quartz watch, it is rare: it requires a calibre built specifically for it, and gives the dial a rhythm that the classic three hands do not have.
What is the Seiko Avenue line?
It 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. A discreet line and now discontinued, it offers the most accessible entry into the dress register of Seiko.
The dial indicates 2K23-6160: is that the correct reference?
Yes. 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 2K23-6070: the first group designates the calibre, the second the case. A discrepancy between the two codes is normal and is found on most Seiko.
What do the original papers include?
The documents supplied by Seiko at the time of sale, kept with the watch ever since — 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.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
With a 34mm diameter, 32.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 5.5mm thickness, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its very short lugs make it wear compactly, and its slimness lets it slip under any cuff. The Lug width measures 13mm.
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.
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)
- 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 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
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
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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