{"product_id":"seiko-spirit-rectangulaire-5e31-cadran-blanc-1994","title":"Seiko Rectangular Spirit 5E31 — White Dial (1994) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe elegance of a Japanese high-precision dress watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mid-1990s is a dress watch of great finesse, which conceals exceptional mechanics beneath its apparent sobriety. Its finely textured \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e (frosted \"snowflake\" effect) delicately catches the light, enhanced by applied gold-tone indexes and matching hands. Its \u003cstrong\u003erectangular case with softened edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the spirit of the \"Tank\" watches, in two-tone steel and gold-plated, gives it a classic and refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its elegance, this Spirit stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-precision quartz caliber 5E31\u003c\/strong\u003e: a thermocompensated movement guaranteed to \u003cstrong\u003e± 20 seconds per year\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten times more precise than a standard quartz. It is complemented by an original \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e crystal (virtually scratchproof) and anti-magnetic protection. At the time, it was one of the most accomplished quartz movements from Seiko, reserved for the high-end watches in the Spirit line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally sold on the Japanese market (JDM), this piece illustrates Seiko's savoir-faire in the precision dress watch. Its slim profile (6 mm thick) and measured proportions make it a watch in Unisex format, elegant in every circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a black \u003cstrong\u003eleather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, it slips effortlessly under a cuff, on the wrist of both a man and a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision quartz caliber 5E31 (± 20 seconds per year), far above a standard quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Crystal sapphire crystal and textured white \"snowflake\" dial, two-tone rectangular case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a small mark around 7 o'clock, visible up close (see condition and photos) — authentic vintage piece, unaltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Seiko watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Japanese Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eSee all our vintage Japanese watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\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 Spirit, white dial, two-tone rectangular case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5E31-5B90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (JDM model)\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 High-precision Japanese quartz, Seiko caliber 5E31 (± 20 s\/year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel and gold-plated (two-tone), steel case back, rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm (28mm 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 6mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\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 Textured white (snowflake), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather (non-original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (non-original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine overall condition. Case two-tone and Crystal mineral in very good condition. The dial shows a small pinpoint mark around 7 o'clock, visible up close and in the photos — with no impact on operation.\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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko a \"Tank\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term \"Tank\" actually refers to a trademarked model by Cartier. This Seiko Spirit echoes its spirit — an elegant rectangular case with softened angles — but it is a full-fledged Seiko creation, equipped with its own high-precision quartz caliber. It is therefore more accurately described as a rectangular dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko 5E31 caliber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 5E31 is a high-precision quartz movement by Seiko, known as \"thermocompensated\": it adjusts its rate according to temperature to achieve an accuracy of about ±20 seconds per year, nearly ten times better than a standard quartz movement (±15 to 20 seconds per month). It equipped the high-end models in the Spirit range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko Spirit range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpirit is a line of dress watches by Seiko, originally intended for the Japanese market (JDM). It is characterized by understated and elegant designs, refined finishes (Crystal sapphire crystal, textured dials), and, on certain references such as this one, high-precision quartz movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its 27mm rectangular case and great slimness, this Spirit can be worn equally well on a masculine or feminine wrist. 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