{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-silver-wave-2628-petite-seconde-1982","title":"Seiko Vintage Silver Wave Watch 2628 — Small Seconds (1982) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Japanese quartz that borrowed its small seconds from mechanical watchmaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko Silver Wave watch, powered by the caliber 2628 and produced in April 1982, can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, with a round 37mm steel case whose bezel features six visible golden screws. This detail, borrowed from the vocabulary of tool watches, contrasts with the dressy register of the dial and gives the piece its character: it belongs clearly neither to the world of sport, nor to that of the de ville watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne dial bears twelve black Arabic numerals, framed by a railway minute track and a golden rehaut. The black baton hands stand out sharply against this light background. The \u003cem\u003eSilver Wave\u003c\/em\u003e signature appears in cursive script on either side of the center, framing the subdial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most unusual element of this piece lies here: an \u003cstrong\u003eoff-center small seconds at six o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a quartz watch. Battery-powered movements of this period almost all displayed a central seconds hand, simpler to design. Adopting a separate subdial was a deliberate aesthetic choice, borrowed from mechanical calibers, and remains today the visual signature of the 2628 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caliber 2628A powering it is a 2-jewel quartz fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ehacking\u003c\/strong\u003e function: pulling the crown stops the seconds hand, allowing time-setting synchronized to the exact second. The golden fluted crown and the steel bracelet with golden elements complete the two-tone ensemble. With 38.5mm of Lug-to-lug and 8mm thickness, this piece is easy to wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall seconds on a quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare aesthetic choice, borrowed from mechanical calibers and become the visual signature of the 2628 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel with six golden screws\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tool-watch detail on a dress dial, a contrast that gives this piece all its character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHacking function\u003c\/strong\u003e — stopping the seconds hand when setting the time allows exact synchronization, absent from most quartz watches of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a leading Japanese manufacture on a controlled budget, through pieces whose construction has proven its durability. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are also the easiest to maintain on the pre-owned market: a battery change is enough to get them running again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Wave series holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men’s and women’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: born in 1961 as Seiko’s first attempt at a diving watch, the line evolved over the decades toward dressier models, while retaining construction details borrowed from the sporting register. Its 37mm diameter matches the dominant demand on the pre-owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Seiko watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our watchmakers: verification of the caliber and its consistency with the reference, checking the serial number, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  that we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\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-japonaises\"\u003eView our selection of 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 Silver Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2628-0110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 1982\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 calibre 2628A (2 jewels, hacking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds at six o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round shape, bezel with six visible golden screws (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm (38.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne, black Arabic numerals, railway minute track, golden rehaut, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, baton-shaped, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel and golden elements, integrated, adjustable, 17.5cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The champagne dial is even and perfectly legible, and the small seconds subdial is functioning. The Crystal is in very fine condition (9\/10). The steel case and bracelet show signs and scratches from use, 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\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 Invoice 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\u003eWhy a small seconds display on a quartz watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is unusual, and that is precisely what makes this series so interesting. Battery-powered movements from the 1980s almost all featured a central seconds hand, simpler to design and easier to read. Seiko made the opposite choice with calibre 2628, placing an off-centre register at six o'clock according to the vocabulary of mechanical calibres. The result is a dial that does not read like a quartz watch from its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the hacking function?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to the stopping of the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out to the time-setting position. This makes it possible to synchronise the watch to the exact second with an external reference, rather than accepting a discrepancy of a few seconds. This function was not systematic on quartz watches of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Silver Wave line represent for Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSeiko launched the Silver Wave in 1961 as its first attempt at a dive watch, alongside references that have since become sought-after, such as the 62MAS and 6105. The line then evolved into dressier models over the decades, while retaining construction details borrowed from the sporting register — the screw-down bezel of this example is its direct legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a vintage Seiko watch a safe purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is, provided that authenticity is established and the condition is described without reservation. Our watchmakers systematically open the case to verify the calibre and its consistency with the reference, and inspect the dial, hands, and all components. Every pre-owned Seiko watch sold by Atelier Victor comes with an invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, a one-year warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 37mm diameter, 38.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 8mm thickness, it suits wrists measuring approximately 15 to 19cm. Its very short Lug-to-lug relative to the diameter makes it particularly comfortable on a slim wrist. The bracelet measures 17.5cm and remains adjustable by removing links; we can take care of this before shipping if you let us know your wrist size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54537925787985,"sku":"244552 2628-0110","price":357.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/2VD01145.jpg?v=1786736832","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-vintage-silver-wave-watch-2628-small-seconds-1982","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}