{"product_id":"montre-seiko-silverwave-5933-5120-acier-jour-date-kanji-1981","title":"Seiko SilverWave Watch 5933-5120 Steel — Day-Date Kanji (1981) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko SilverWave steel: the Japanese dress watch with waffle-textured dial and bilingual day-date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSilverWave\u003c\/strong\u003e line, whose name is signed on the dial, and can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecushion-shaped steel case with chamfered edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, with curved flanks and beveled corners, offers a silhouette that is both carrée and softened, very representative of late-1970s Seiko design. It measures 32mm (35mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 36.7mm and a thickness of 7.8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver-toned dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a superb \u003cstrong\u003ehoneycomb waffle texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, which catches the light in a fine silky grid and gives the piece all its depth. Applied faceted baton hour markers, hollowed with a black insert, punctuate its perimeter beneath the SEIKO QUARTZ and SilverWave signatures. A \u003cstrong\u003eday-date window\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at 3 o’clock, with the day displayed in \u003cstrong\u003etwo languages, Japanese kanji and English\u003c\/strong\u003e — a charming detail, typical of Seiko pieces intended for the domestic market. The black-insert hands and a fine seconds hand complete the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 5933 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dress quartz day-date movement. In practice, servicing is limited to battery replacement by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before dispatch. It is the choice of precision and simplicity, in service of a dial of great beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece displays a \u003cstrong\u003econfident Japanese vintage character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cushion case and waffle-textured dial are extended by an original \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated mesh bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, entirely in steel, with a graphic weave, creating a coherent and refined whole. It is a watch that is both dressy and full of personality, in the purest Seiko spirit of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver-toned dial with honeycomb waffle texture is the true refinement of the piece: a surface that changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe window displays the day in two languages, Japanese kanji and English: a charming detail of Seiko pieces for the Japanese market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original integrated mesh bracelet, entirely in steel, elegantly extends the case in a coherent ensemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 SilverWave, day-date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5933-5120 (code 1N2091)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981\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 Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 5933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, day (kanji and English) and date at 3 o’clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), cushion shape with chamfered edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8mm\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  Silver with a waffle-textured honeycomb finish, applied baton hour markers with black inserts, signed Seiko Quartz and SilverWave, bilingual day-date at 3 o’clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batons with black inserts, fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, integrated link bracelet, adjustable up to 21cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original steel folding clasp\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 Excellent state of preservation. Impeccable silver waffle-textured dial, crisp hour markers and hands, functional day-date window. The steel case and bracelet show only light superficial signs of wear.\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, 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\u003eWhat is the Seiko SilverWave line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilverWave is a line of Seiko watches launched in the 1970s, originally designed with both dressy and sporty intentions. Its name, signed on the dial, defines its identity. This example, in steel with a waffle-textured dial and day-date, is an elegant and versatile version, highly representative of Seiko craftsmanship from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the day displayed in two languages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this watch was intended for the Japanese market: its day disc alternates between the day in Japanese kanji characters and in English. It is a typical detail of so-called JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Seiko watches, highly appreciated by collectors for its authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a waffle-textured dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial whose surface features a regular raised pattern, here a fine honeycomb grid. This texture catches the light and reflects it differently depending on the angle, bringing depth and discreet refinement to the dial. It is one of the piece’s main aesthetic attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged, and the caseback pressure is no longer what it was on the first day. Avoid the shower, pool, and sea. However, simple contact with rainwater does not present any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 32mm cushion case and a bracelet adjustable up to 21cm, this is ideally a dress-format, versatile piece, comfortable on most wrists. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the look sought, it can be worn equally well by a man or by a woman who appreciates vintage-shaped watches. 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