{"product_id":"montre-seiko-7n83-5010-coussin-bicolore-cadran-lin-1990s","title":"Vintage Seiko Watch - 7N83-5010 Cushion Two-Tone — Linen Dial (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko two-tone cushion: the Japanese dress watch with bilingual day and linen dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with a unisex design, worn equally by a man or a woman, built in the very Japanese 1990s taste for a refined desk watch. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecushion case\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrée with four rounded corners, plays on the contrast between a gold-plated bezel and a brushed steel case. The whole measures 32.5mm (33.5mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and a thickness of 7.7mm. A compact, dense piece that fills the wrist without overflowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals, in the light, a fine linen texture: a crosshatched pattern that catches the day and breaks the flatness of the surface without ever animating it. The markers are simple applied gold-tone batons, doubled at 12 o'clock. At 3 o'clock, a double aperture brings together the \u003cstrong\u003ebilingual day\u003c\/strong\u003e and the date, with the day disc switching between kanji and English depending on the setting. Two baton hands and a seconds hand, all gold-tone, complete a display that is as legible as it is understated. The Seiko signature occupies the upper part of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber Seiko 7N83\u003c\/strong\u003e, an analog quartz movement produced in Japan, with three hands and day\/date. It is a utilitarian, robust, unpretentious caliber, powered by a 364 (SR621SW) battery and designed to run for years with nothing more than a battery change. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. Seiko has not published a precision specification for this caliber: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone finish\u003c\/strong\u003e does all the work. The H-link bracelet alternates brushed steel and central gold-plated links, in a very 1990s two-tone vocabulary that suits both a gold wedding band and a steel signet ring. The bracelet is original, adjustable up to 21cm of wrist size, secured by a Buckle buckle. The Lug width of 20mm gives the piece a firm presence on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day disc is bilingual kanji\/English: it is a hallmark of Seiko watches intended for the Japanese market, and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original precision specification is published by Seiko for this caliber. We therefore make no claim in seconds per month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bezel is gold-plated and shows visible signs of wear; the rest of the plating is in fine condition. We prefer to mention it rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eSee all our vintage Japanese watches\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 Two-tone cushion dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7N83-5010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\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 Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 7N83\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364 (SR621SW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, bilingual kanji\/English day, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e  Bicolor, steel with gold-plated bezel (steel back), cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5mm (33.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver linen-textured, applied gold-tone baton indexes, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, faceted baton hands, gold-tone seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicolor steel, H-link, adjustable wrist size up to 21cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel buckle, 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 Good state of preservation. The gold-plated bezel shows visible signs of wear, especially on its lower section; the steel case and bracelet bear superficial micro-scratches consistent with the age of the piece. Clean dial, no stains.\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 Checked quartz movement, new battery, one-year warranty\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\u003eWhy does the day display in Japanese characters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this Seiko was intended for the Japanese market. Its day wheel is bilingual: it switches between kanji characters and English depending on the setting selected during adjustment. This is neither a defect nor an anomaly, but rather a sought-after marker of authenticity on period Seiko. Simply advance the day one additional click to return to English display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 7N83 caliber reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 7N83 is an analog quartz movement with three hands, with day and date at 3 o'clock, produced in Japan. It is a simple and robust caliber, powered by a 364 battery (SR621SW), designed to run for years without any intervention other than a battery change. The movement of this piece has been checked by our watchmaker and is covered by a one-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 7N83-5010 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the case back pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, swimming pools, and the sea. However, simple contact with rainwater does not pose any problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 32.5mm cushion case suitable for a man's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. On a shaped watch, wrist presence goes beyond diameter alone: with a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and a square dial that fills the entire case, this Seiko can be worn on wrists from 15 to 18.5cm. Its cushion shape and bicolor bracelet give it a more assertive presence than its dimensions might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you set the day and date on a Seiko 7N83?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crown at 3 o'clock has two positions. First click: quick setting of the day and date by turning one way for the date and the other for the day. Second click: time setting, with the seconds hand stopped. Avoid setting the date between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., the period during which the calendar mechanism is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54193280745809,"sku":"401920 7N93-5010","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04252.jpg?v=1783704741","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-7n83-5010-cushion-two-tone-watch-linen-dial-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}