Vintage Seiko Spirit Tonneau — Night Blue Dial with Gold Indexes (2001)
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Seiko Spirit: a vintage dress watch for men and women
This Seiko vintage watch belongs to the Spirit line, a Japanese collection renowned for its refinement — to the point of being nicknamed the « Baby Grand Seiko ». Its polished stainless steel rectangular case, with a very slim profile, sits just as well on a man’s wrist as on a woman’s. On the dial, the « Spirit » signature marks an elegant and understated dress watch. A vintage watch full of character, ideal for both day and evening wear.
The midnight blue dial is the masterstroke of this Seiko: a deep, dressy hue, framed by a fine green border that accentuates its perimeter. Baton hour markers and gilded dots catch the light, while the « Spirit » and « Seiko » signatures appear in gold and three slender gilded hands — hours, minutes, and seconds — ensure legibility. The interplay of blue, green, and gold creates a particularly elegant dial, typical of vintage dress Seiko watches.
At the heart of this Seiko watch beats the caliber 7N01, an in-house analog quartz movement produced from the 1990s and used in the dress-oriented Spirit lines. Renowned for its set-and-forget precision and slimness, it drives the hours, minutes, and seconds. A quartz watch offers greater precision than most mechanical watches: a simple battery is enough to keep it running for years, with no mechanical servicing required.
With its 26mm-wide case and a profile of only 6.3mm, this vintage watch sits just as comfortably on a man’s wrist as on a woman’s — a true Unisex watch, perfectly suited to slim to medium wrists. It is fitted with its original integrated stainless steel bracelet, adjustable to approximately 21cm. The original dial is well preserved; the Crystal shows a few micro-scratches, disclosed with full transparency.
Three points to note
- Vintage dress Seiko Spirit watch, midnight blue dial with green border and gilded hour markers, polished stainless steel case.
- Seiko 7N01 quartz movement (1990s+), three hands (hours, minutes, seconds).
- Unisex watch (men and women), original integrated stainless steel bracelet; Crystal with micro-scratches, noted.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Spirit green and midnight blue
- Reference: 7N01-5070
- Estimated year: 2001
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex), slim wrists
- Movement: Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 7N01
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Case: Polished stainless steel (steel caseback), rectangular shape (tonneau)
- Dimensions: 26mm wide (27mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 33mm
- Thickness: 6.3mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width : 17mm
- Crown : Steel, original
- Dial: Midnight blue bordered by a green trim, baton and gilt dot indexes, gilt “Spirit” and “Seiko” signatures, original
- Hands: Gilt (hours, minutes, seconds hand), original
- Crystal: Mineral, fair condition (5/10 - micro-scratches)
- Bracelet: Integrated steel, adjustable (~21cm), original
- Clasp: Steel, non-original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation. Original dial well preserved. Crystal showing a few micro-scratches.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Checked quartz movement, 1-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seiko Spirit a vintage watch?
The Spirit line was produced by Seiko starting in the 1990s (this example is estimated to be around 2001). It is referred to as a vintage or neo-vintage Seiko watch: a watch is generally considered vintage from around thirty years old, or since the quartz revolution of the 1970s. It is a collector's piece with timeless design.
What is the Seiko Spirit line?
Spirit is a line of dress watches by Seiko, originally intended for the Japanese market. Renowned for its refinement and meticulous finishing, it is sometimes nicknamed “Baby Grand Seiko” for its aesthetic close to that of the Grand Seiko, at a more accessible price point. It mainly brings together three-hand dress watches.
Does this Seiko watch suit a man or a woman?
It is a unisex watch. Its slim rectangular case (26mm wide) suits both a masculine and feminine wrist, with a preference for slim to medium wrists. Its midnight blue dial with gilt indexes makes it a versatile vintage dress watch, for men and women alike.
What is the caliber Seiko 7N01?
The 7N01 is an analog quartz movement designed by Seiko, produced from the 1990s and used notably in the Spirit line. It displays the hours, minutes, and seconds, and runs on a battery. Precise and reliable, it requires no mechanical servicing: a simple battery change is sufficient.
What is the international delivery time?
Dispatch within 48 hours, international delivery within 3 to 5 days, insurance included.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
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- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
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Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
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FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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