{"product_id":"seiko-v701-5e20-tank-acier-cadran-blanc-arabe-1996","title":"Seiko V701-5E20 Tank Steel — White Arabic Dial (1996) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Tank steel: the rectangular dress watch with white Arabic dial in the style of antique watches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003erectangular-shaped watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with retro charm, unisex, worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003evertical rectangular steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clean lines enhanced by a thin gold-tone bezel, evokes the elegance of antique-shaped watches. It measures 24mm wide (25.5mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 35mm and a thickness of only 5.9mm. A slim, distinctive piece, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming tribute to watches of the past. Large \u003cstrong\u003eblack Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elegant slanted script in the Breguet style, circle the dial, framed by a railway minute track and punctuated with small gold-tone dots at the markers. The SEIKO signature occupies the top of the dial. Two fine blackened hands and a gold-tone centre seconds hand sweep across the whole, in a resolutely classic spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko V701 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a three-hand quartz 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 shipping. It is the choice of precision and simplicity, serving a dial full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece plays the \u003cstrong\u003eretro classic\u003c\/strong\u003e card. The rectangular steel case with gold-tone bezel and the white Arabic dial create an elegant and timeless whole, highlighted here by a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap in black. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a Buckle steel. The Lug width of 20mm leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white dial with slanted Arabic numerals in the Breguet style, with its railway minute track, is a charming tribute to antique-shaped watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rectangular steel case with thin gold-tone bezel adds a discreet and elegant two-tone touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a few fine marks and the Crystal has surface scratches from wear (6\/10), consistent with the age of the piece. We prefer to mention this rather than embellish it.\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 Rectangular dress watch, Arabic dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e V701-5E20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1996 (dated by serial number and calibre)\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 watch, women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko V701 calibre\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 with gold-tone bezel (steel caseback), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm (25.5mm with the 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 5.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  White lacquered, black Breguet-style Arabic numerals, railway minute track, gold-tone dots, signed Seiko, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened leaf hands (hours, minutes), gold-tone seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 6\/10, surface scratches from wear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black crocodile leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Clean steel Case, white dial with fine typography. The dial does, however, show a few fine marks and the Crystal has surface scratches from wear (6\/10), consistent with the age of the piece.\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 Checked quartz movement, new battery, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate Atelier Victor\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 a Breguet-style Arabic numeral dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial adorned with Arabic numerals in a fine, slightly slanted script, in the style made famous by the watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet. Paired with a railway minute track, these numerals give the watch a classic, retro elegance, evoking shaped watches from the early 20th century. That is all the charm of this Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko V701 calibre reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The V701 is a three-hand Seiko quartz movement, known for its reliability. Its maintenance is very simple: a battery change by any watchmaker is sufficient. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case steel or plated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case is steel, enhanced by a thin gold-tone bezel that gives it a two-tone touch. Steel is a durable and resistant material that retains its shine over time. It is a robust and understated choice, perfectly suited to a dress watch intended for daily wear.\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 cause any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a rectangular case 24mm wide and a Lug-to-lug of 35mm, it is ideally a shaped watch in a restrained format, comfortable on a slim to medium wrist and easy to slip under a cuff. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the look sought, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The size is only a guide, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524736831825,"sku":"681188 V701-5E20","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/2VD00364-2.jpg?v=1786292903","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-v701-5e20-tank-steel-white-arabic-dial-1996","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}