{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-2620-5000-acier-chiffres-romains-1979","title":"Vintage Seiko 2620-5000 Watch — Steel, Roman Numerals (1979) ","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;\"\u003eA rectangular steel Seiko Quartz from 1979, with a brushed silver dial with Roman numerals, two hands, on black crocodile-embossed leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA rectangular steel Seiko Quartz from 1979, silver dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular case, 24 mm wide, is 6 mm thick. Its flat, polished bezel frames the Crystal with a continuous border; the brushed sides of the case middle end, at the top and bottom, in two short attachments between which the strap fits, with no visible lugs. The steel caseback bears the reference of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver dial, brushed vertically, bears twelve printed black Roman numerals, tall and slender, which occupy the width of the dial. Two black baton hands are enough for legibility. The Seiko Quartz signature is printed below 12 o'clock, the Seiko monogram above 6 o'clock; no aperture, no seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibre 2620 is a two-jewel Japanese quartz movement with two hands. The serial number places production in December, with the year estimated as 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original steel crown is set into the case middle at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted on a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel, both not original. With 32 mm of Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist, as a dress piece in a restrained format.\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\u003eOriginal Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twelve slender black numerals on a brushed silver dial, two baton hands: no retouching.\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\u003eCase steel with recessed attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e — A flat 6 mm rectangle, polished bezel on brushed sides, strap fitted between the attachments.\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\u003eBlack crocodile-embossed leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — A dark strap that echoes the steel and the silver dial, on Buckle steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Quartz watch from the 1970s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1970s, Seiko developed its first small quartz calibres in flat dress cases, often rectangular, with pared-back dials. This reference 2620-5000, in steel with Roman numerals, is one expression of that in 1979, to be worn daily under a cuff 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-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage watches under 500 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 Seiko Quartz, rectangular dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2620-5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9D03••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1979\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, caliber Seiko 2620, 2 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 mm (26 mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm\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 Brushed silver-tone, printed black Roman numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton hands, 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 crocodile-embossed 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 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair overall condition, surface scratches from wear on the case, 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 Quartz movement checked and functional, 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\u003eWhy does the watch not have a seconds hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe caliber 2620 is a two-hand quartz: hours and minutes only, which allows for a dial entirely dedicated to Roman numerals. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the condition of the case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe steel case shows surface scratches from wear on the bezel and sides, visible in the photos. The Crystal is rated 9\/10, and the dial and hands are original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black crocodile-embossed leather strap and its steel Buckle were fitted as replacements; the 20 mm Lug width allows for easy changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 24 mm wide, 32 mm Lug-to-lug, and 6 mm thick, it can be worn equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.\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":55052226822481,"sku":"9D0396 2620-5000","price":341.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08348.jpg?v=1790327197","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-2620-5000-watch-steel-roman-numerals-1979","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}