{"product_id":"seiko-spirit-7n43-7180-acier-cadran-blanc-sable-jour-kanji-1998","title":"Seiko Spirit 7N43-7180 Steel — Sandblasted White Dial Kanji Day (1998) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Spirit steel: the Japanese watch with a white grained dial and kanji day display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e line, whose name is signed on the dial, a dressy-sport range prized in Japan. Unisex, it can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003eround steel case with faceted middle case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with brushed and chamfered sides, offers a solid, masculine sport-chic allure. It measures 35.7mm (37mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 39.7mm and a thickness of 8.3mm. A versatile piece, as comfortable for everyday wear as with de ville attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003egrained texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, a matte, sandblasted finish that catches the light discreetly. Applied baton hour markers with black inserts, framed by a minute track, punctuate its perimeter beneath the SEIKO and SPIRIT signatures. A \u003cstrong\u003eday-date window\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at 3 o'clock, with the day displayed in \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese kanji\u003c\/strong\u003e and red boxes for Sundays and public holidays — the signature of Seiko authentically designed for the Japanese market, highly sought after by collectors. Blackened hands and a slender seconds hand complete the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 7N43 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a three-hand day-date quartz movement renowned for its reliability. In practice, maintenance is limited to battery replacement by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece displays an \u003cstrong\u003eassertive Japanese vintage character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The faceted case and grained dial are extended by an original \u003cstrong\u003esteel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with links, creating a coherent and robust ensemble. It is a watch that is both dressy and sporty, highly representative of the Seiko style 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 window displays the day in Japanese kanji, with red boxes for Sundays and holidays: the signature of Seiko for the Japanese market, sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white dial with grained texture has a discreet refinement, both matte and luminous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original steel bracelet, with links, 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 Spirit, day-date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7N43-7180\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 Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko 7N43 caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, day (kanji, English) and date at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), round shape with faceted middle case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.7mm (37mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3mm\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  White with a sand-textured finish, applied baton hour markers with black insert, minute track, Seiko and Spirit signatures, kanji day-date at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened batons (hours, minutes), fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, adjustable link bracelet up to 18cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original steel clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent state of preservation. Impeccable white grained dial, crisp hour markers and hands, functional day-date window. The case and steel 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\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, 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 Spirit line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Spirit is a line of Seiko watches, originally intended for the Japanese market, renowned for its dress watches and sport-chic pieces offering excellent value for money. Its name is signed on the dial. Understated, reliable and elegant, it embodies the everyday savoir-faire of Seiko in a versatile format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the day displayed in kanji?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this watch was intended for the Japanese market: its day disc displays the day in kanji characters, with red markers for Sundays and public holidays. This 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 grained dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial whose surface features a fine granular, matte and sand-textured finish, rather than a smooth or glossy one. This finish catches the light softly and gives the dial discreet depth. On this Seiko Spirit, it enhances the understated character of the white dial.\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 pressure of the caseback is no longer what it was on the first day. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. Simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 35.7mm case and a Lug-to-lug of 39.7mm, this is ideally a watch with a versatile format, 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 watches with a sport-chic character. The measurement is only a guideline, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526205034833,"sku":"892131 7n43-7180","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/seiko-spirit-7n43-7180-acier-cadran-blanc-sable-jour-kanji-1998-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1787407012","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-spirit-7n43-7180-steel-sandblasted-white-dial-kanji-day-1998","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}