{"product_id":"montre-seiko-4130-5010-acier-tank-cadran-bleu-1975","title":"Vintage Seiko 4130-5010 Steel — Tank Blue Dial (1975) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko rectangular steel: the Japanese dress watch with a vivid blue dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e for both men and women, designed in the classic vocabulary of 1970s shaped watches. Its \u003cstrong\u003erectangular case\u003c\/strong\u003e in brushed steel, with clean sides and fine lugs, cultivates a restrained and timeless elegance. The case measures 23mm (24.5mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 31mm and a thickness of 8.2mm, Crystal included. A compact piece, made to be worn every day as well as for de ville attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the watch's great asset. Its brushed surface, in a luminous turquoise blue, changes in depth according to the angle of light, a rare and vivid color on an period piece. Applied baton indexes rhythm the perimeter, and two steel baton hands are sufficient for the display: no date, no seconds hand. The small period Seiko medallion sits beneath the center of the dial, under the Seiko Quartz signature. A pared-back design, entirely in the service of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko caliber 4130\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quartz movement from the first compact generation of Seiko, reserved for high-end watches, often in gold. It is distinguished by a rate-adjustment trimmer and a thermal compensation capacitor, rare refinements on a battery-powered movement. Its original stated precision was ±20 seconds per month. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece behaves like a discreet \u003cstrong\u003ejeweler's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brushed steel and blue dial make for a sober, graphic ensemble, here enhanced by deep black \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e that highlights the color of the dial. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a steel pin buckle. The Lug width of 17mm 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 4130 caliber is a high-end quartz movement equipped with fine rate adjustment: a carefully crafted movement, originally reserved for the most highly regarded dress watches from Seiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue dial bears a few diffuse micro-pits, visible up close: a trace of age that we prefer to point out rather than embellish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brushed steel shows superficial micro-scratches from use, consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1000\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 Tank dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4130-5010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\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 High-end Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 4130\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 Brushed steel (steel caseback), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm (24.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\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 blue, applied baton indexes, Seiko medallion, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel batons (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black crocodile leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel tang buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Case brushed steel crisp, vivid dial color. The dial nevertheless shows a few scattered micro-pits and the steel has superficial signs of use in the form of fine hairline scratches, 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\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rectangular Seiko a Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an authentic Seiko, signed on the dial and engraved with its reference 4130-5010. The rectangular steel case with a colored dial belongs to the common vocabulary of dress watches from the 1970s, adopted by many Japanese and Swiss maisons. This piece makes no claim to be anything other than what it is, and the authenticity of its brand is guaranteed for life by Atelier Victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko caliber 4130 a good quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a high-end quartz. The 4130 belongs to the first generation of compact quartz from Seiko, reserved for the most carefully finished dress watches, often in gold. It stands out for a rate-adjustment trimmer and thermal compensation, with an original stated accuracy of ±20 seconds per month. 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 this blue dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The brushed blue dial is the watch's original dial, with its Seiko Quartz signature and period medallion. Its vivid turquoise shade, rare on pieces of this generation, is what makes the watch so appealing. We note the few micro-pits it shows with complete transparency: these are signs of age, without any impact on legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 4130-5010 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the pressure on the case back is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool, and the sea. A simple exposure to rainwater, however, does not pose any issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 23mm rectangular case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a rectangular watch, it is the Lug-to-lug that matters: 31mm here, which places the piece on wrists from 14 to 18cm. It is the classic format of the shaped dress watch: discreet on a masculine wrist, perfectly proportioned on a feminine wrist. Its slender rectangular silhouette slips easily under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54190573322577,"sku":"5N0883 4130-5010","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04402.jpg?v=1783874635","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-4130-5010-stainless-steel-tank-blue-dial-1975","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}