{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-1221-5300-octogonale-laquee-ivoire-1984","title":"Vintage Seiko Watch 1221-5300 — Octagonal Ivory Lacquered Dial (1984) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAn octagonal Seiko from 1984, 24.5 mm gold-plated case with ivory lacquered bezel, white dial with applied gold-tone XII and gold-tone hands, on black leather with scaled grain. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn octagonal gold-plated Seiko, ivory lacquered bezel and white dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24.5 mm octagonal case measures 5.2 mm thick. Its wide eight-sided bezel, lacquered in ivory, frames the Crystal; a fine gold-tone line separates it from the dial, another borders it on the caseband side. The short, straight, gold-plated lugs hold the strap. The steel caseback bears the piece's reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white dial features an applied gold-tone Roman XII and eleven fine gold-tone baton markers, following the sides of the case. The tapered gold-tone hands and the slender centre seconds hand are read tone on tone. The Seiko Quartz signature is printed below 12 o'clock; no aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibre 1221 is a two-jewel Japanese quartz movement. The serial number places production in March, with the year estimated at 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original fluted gold-tone crown is set into the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with scaled grain and a gold-tone pin buckle Buckle, both not original. With 30 mm of Lug-to-lug and 12 mm of Lug width, it suits a feminine wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal ivory lacquered bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight lacquered sides, outlined by two gold-tone lines, on a gold-plated case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal white dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Applied gold-tone XII, fine baton markers, gold-tone hands: no retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.2 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 24.5 mm feminine format worn like a piece of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1980s, Seiko dressed its women's quartz calibres in shaped cases, octagons, cushions, ovals, with worked bezels. This reference 1221-5300, gold-plated with an ivory lacquered bezel, is a graphic 1984 version, to wear daily as well as in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"See all our vintage Seiko watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"See our vintage watches for women\"\u003eSee our vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\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 Octagonal with lacquered bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1221-5300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4366••\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 Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 1221, 2 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e SGP gold-plated and ivory lacquered bezel (steel back), octagonal shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.5 mm (26 mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mm\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, applied gold-tone Roman XII, gold-tone baton markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered gold-tone, gold-tone seconds hand, 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\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather with scaled grain, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall condition, Crystal 9\/10, original dial and hands\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 and functional 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, 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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dial shows 1221-0460: is that the correct reference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At Seiko, the code printed at the bottom of the dial is that of the dial itself. The watch reference is engraved on the caseback, here 1221-5300: the first group indicates the calibre, the second the case. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the case is gold-plated, marked SGP, on a steel back, and the bezel is lacquered. The plating retains its lustre on the polished surfaces, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bezel lacquer original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ivory lacquered bezel is the one from the watch, with its two gold-tone lines; its tone is visible in the photos, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black leather strap with scaled grain and its gold-tone Buckle were fitted as replacements; the 12 mm Lug width requires a narrow strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home address depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55099896398161,"sku":"436676 1221-5300","price":378.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-vintage-1221-5300-octogonale-laquee-ivoire-1984-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1790601681","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-1221-5300-watch-octagonal-ivory-lacquered-dial-1984","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}