{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-5y23-8140-bicolore-chiffres-romains-1988","title":"Vintage Seiko 5Y23-8140 Watch — Two-tone, Roman Numerals (1988) ","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 gold-plated octagonal bezel on a steel case, a white dial with Roman numerals, and Sunday marked in red. A Seiko from 1988, on its original two-tone bracelet. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Seiko from 1988, steel and gold-plated, white dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel case measures 38.5mm in diameter and 8mm thick. It has a gold-plated octagonal bezel with a brushed finish, framing the dial; the gold-plated crown echoes this bezel. The bracelet is attached on a 24mm Lug width, in continuity with the case, with 41.5mm Lug-to-lug. The caseback is steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white dial has twelve black Roman numerals and a minute track punctuated with gold-tone dots. The hour and minute hands are black, the centre seconds hand gold-tone; the Seiko Quartz signature occupies the top of the dial and the SQ logo the bottom. Dial and hands are original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe window at 3 o'clock displays the day and date, with Sunday written in red. The watch is powered by the Seiko 5Y23 calibre, a day-date quartz from the late 1980s; the serial number engraved on the caseback dates production to November 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has kept its original bracelet, steel with gold-plated centre links, and its signed Buckle folding clasp signed Seiko and SQ; it adjusts up to a wrist of around 17.5cm. At 8mm thick, it slips under a cuff.\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\u003eGold-plated octagonal bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — A faceted outline on an 8mm steel 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\u003eRoman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — A white dial, black hands and Sunday in red.\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\u003eOriginal bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — The steel and gold-plated bracelet, with its signed Buckle folding clasp by Seiko.\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\u003eThis 5Y23-8140 reference brings together a gold-plated octagonal bezel, a white dial with Roman numerals, a day-date window and its original two-tone bracelet. A 1988 watch, to wear every day as well as in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed 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 Quartz day and date, Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5Y23-8140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8N28••\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 5Y23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds, day and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, gold-plated octagonal bezel (steel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.5mm (40.5mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Roman numerals, SQ logo, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, gold-tone centre seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel with gold-plated centre links, original, adjustable up to 17.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Seiko steel folding clasp, 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 Good overall condition with surface scratches from wear, original dial, hands and bracelet, Crystal 8\/10\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, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, 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\u003eWhat is the Seiko 5Y23 caliber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA three-hand analog quartz movement by Seiko, with day and date, whose technical documentation dates from 1988. It runs on a 371 battery, which can be replaced by any watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this watch dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy its serial number, engraved on the caseback. At Seiko, the first digit gives the year within the decade and the following sign gives the month, N for November. As the 5Y23 caliber dates from the late 1980s, 8N•••• corresponds to November 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Sunday in red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn this watch's day disc, Sunday is written in red. The indication can be read at a glance in the window at 3 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bracelet original and what size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The steel bracelet with gold-plated centre links and its signed Seiko folding Buckle are those of the watch; it adjusts up to a wrist of about 17.5cm.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54780816195921,"sku":"8N2844 5Y23-8140","price":393.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-vintage-5y23-8140-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1791889138","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-5y23-8140-watch-two-tone-roman-numerals-1988","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}