{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-5e20-8a30-plaque-or-cadran-romain-1993","title":"Vintage Seiko 5E20-8A30 Watch — Gold-Plated, Roman Dial (1993) ","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 dress Seiko from 1993, 35 mm round gold-plated case and 4.7 mm thick, white dial with Roman numerals and black leaf hands, on lizard-style leather. Checked, new battery, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn extra-thin gold-plated Seiko, white dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 35 mm round case is no more than 4.7 mm thick: the polished bezel runs directly down to the Crystal, the fine lugs extend the case middle without interruption. The gold plating, patinated by time on the edges and bezel, keeps its reflections to the polished surfaces. The steel caseback bears the piece reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white dial is printed with twelve black Roman numerals, arranged around a railway minute track punctuated with gold-tone dots. Two slender black leaf hands, with no seconds hand, are easy to read against this background. The Seiko Quartz signature is printed below 12 o'clock, the dial code at the bottom of the dial, at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calibre 5E20 is a two-hand Japanese quartz movement, with no date, allowing for this restrained thickness. The serial number places production in July 1993. A new battery has been fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-tone crown, topped with a black cabochon, sits in the case middle at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted on a dark brown lizard-style leather strap with Buckle steel pin buckle, both not original. With a 41 mm Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as on a woman's 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\u003e4.7 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — An extra-thin case that disappears under a cuff, made possible by the two-hand quartz calibre.\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 Roman dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black numerals, railway track, gold-tone dots: the 1993 printing, without 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\u003eBlack cabochon crown\u003c\/strong\u003e — An original dress detail that defines the style of this reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage dress Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1990s, Seiko developed its dress watches around slim quartz calibres, in round cases with white dials and Roman numerals. This reference 5E20-8A30 is a pared-back expression of that approach: two hands, no aperture, gold plating and a thickness that brings it close to the extra-thin Swiss watches of the same period.\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 guarantee of authenticity.\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 for less than 500 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches for less than €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 Dress watch, Roman dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5E20-8A30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3719••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 1993\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, Seiko caliber 5E20\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 Gold-plated (steel back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mm (37 mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone with black cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leaf 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 Dark brown lizard-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel 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 well preserved condition, plating with patina born of time on the edges of the bezel and lugs, 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\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the case is gold-plated over a steel back. The plating shows patina born of time on the edges, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the watch not have a seconds hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 5E20 caliber is a two-hand quartz movement, designed for slim dress watches. The absence of a seconds hand and date window allows for the 4.7 mm thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the battery been changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A new battery has been fitted; the movement is running. A quartz of this type does not require periodic maintenance beyond battery replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With a 35 mm diameter, 41 mm Lug-to-lug and 4.7 mm thickness, it wears equally well on a man's or woman's wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is shipped by DHL Express or equivalent, with tracking and insurance. Shipping is free from €1,000 order value, otherwise €20 for Europe and €40 internationally; taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the zone. Payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54610607833425,"sku":"371974 5E20-8A30","price":367.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/2VD00642.jpg?v=1790152502","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-5e20-8a30-watch-gold-plated-roman-dial-1993","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}