{"product_id":"seiko-type-ii-4318-5000-coussin-cadran-argente-tapisserie-1977","title":"Seiko Type II Watch 4318-5000 Cushion — Silvered Tapestry Dial (1977) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Type II steel: the vintage quartz watch with textured dial and bilingual day-date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eType II\u003c\/strong\u003e range, whose name is signed on the dial, the line of quartz watches that Seiko launched in the late 1970s at the height of the quartz revolution. Unisex, it can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003esteel cushion case\u003c\/strong\u003e, square with very rounded corners and solid flanks, embodies the robust, graphic style of the era. It measures 33mm (34mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 40mm and a thickness of 9.8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver-toned dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a superb \u003cstrong\u003evertical tapestry-like texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, which catches the light in fine silky lines and gives the piece its full depth. Applied faceted baton hour markers, hollowed with a black insert, rhythm its perimeter beneath the SEIKO QUARTZ and TYPE II 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 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 4318 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quartz day-date movement. 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 dispatch. It is the choice of precision and simplicity, in the spirit of the Seiko quartz watches that transformed watchmaking during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece displays an \u003cstrong\u003eassertive Japanese vintage character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cushion case and textured dial are extended by an original \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated mesh bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, entirely in steel, with a graphic weave, forming a coherent and robust whole. It is a watch that is both dressy and full of personality, highly representative of late-seventies Seiko style.\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 vertical tapestry-like 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 Type II, day-date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4318-5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\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, caliber Seiko 4318\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (34mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\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 Silvered with vertical texture (tapestry), applied baton hour markers with black inlay, Seiko Quartz and Type II signatures, bilingual day-date at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batons with black inlay, fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in very fine 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 Steel folding clasp, 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 Excellent state of preservation. Impeccable silvered 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 condition:\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 Type II range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type II is a line of quartz watches from Seiko, launched at the end of the 1970s, at the heart of the quartz revolution that the Japanese brand had initiated in 1969. The name, signed on the dial, designates a generation of robust dress quartz watches fitted with a day-date display. It is an emblematic piece from the golden age of Seiko quartz.\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 displays the day alternately in Japanese kanji characters and in English. This is a characteristic detail of so-called JDM Seiko (Japanese Domestic Market), highly prized by collectors for its authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the dial texture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial features a finish of fine vertical lines, in a tapestry or linen style, which catches the light and reflects it differently depending on the angle. This texture brings depth and discreet refinement to an otherwise very pared-back silvered dial. It is one of the main aesthetic attractions of this piece.\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, swimming pool, and sea. Simple contact with rainwater, however, does not present any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor what wrist size is this watch suitable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 33mm cushion case and a bracelet adjustable up to 21cm, this is ideally a versatile format, comfortable on most wrists. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the look sought, it can be worn equally well by a man or by a woman who appreciates vintage-shaped watches. The guideline is only a reference point, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Generic","offer_id":54501928698193,"sku":"741014 4318-5000","price":367.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seiko vintage","offer_id":54501928730961,"sku":"741014 4318-5000 + box","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05487.jpg?v=1786093855","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-type-ii-watch-4318-5000-cushion-silvered-tapestry-dial-1977","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}