{"product_id":"montre-seiko-9021-517a-cadran-champagne-texture-1994","title":"Vintage Seiko 9021-517A Watch — Textured Champagne Dial (1994) ","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 champagne dial with a grained texture like fabric, twelve gold-tone markers set on it, a golden frame with rounded corners. Five millimetres thick, and a green leather strap to offset it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage gold-plated Seiko watch, cushion-shaped with a textured champagne dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the reference \u003cstrong\u003e9021-517A\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 9021 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a three-hand quartz movement without date developed in Suwa. The case is \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eSGP\u003c\/em\u003e marking on the caseback — \u003cstrong\u003ecushion-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rectangle with broadly rounded corners. Its serial number places it in \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003echampagne dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is original and its surface has a \u003cstrong\u003efine grained texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: a regular, tight pattern that gives the dial the appearance of stretched fabric and holds the light rather than reflecting it. Twelve applied \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone baton markers\u003c\/strong\u003e mark the hours, doubled at twelve, with dots for the minutes. Below twelve, the \u003cem\u003eSEIKO QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e signature in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are original, with a slim \u003cstrong\u003ecentre seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e hand. The case measures \u003cstrong\u003e27mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in width, \u003cstrong\u003e35mm Lug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e; its narrow polished bezel follows the curve of the corners. The \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone crown\u003c\/strong\u003e is original and the back is steel. The watch is presented on a later green crocodile-embossed leather strap, in \u003cstrong\u003eLug width\u003c\/strong\u003e of 18mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 9021 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efive jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e, stated accuracy of around fifteen seconds per month, with no date or complication — which is what allows the 5mm case thickness. It has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers, it is functional and carries a 1-year guarantee.\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\u003eTextured champagne dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fine grain that holds the light, beneath twelve gold-tone markers.\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\u003eGold-plated Case cushion case\u003c\/strong\u003e — rounded corners that soften the rectangle.\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\u003e5mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dress piece that slips under a cuff.\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 \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27mm in width, 35mm Lug-to-lug and 5mm thick make up a dress format that can be worn on either wrist. Its light champagne dial sets it apart from gold-plated Seiko watches from the same period, more often with a tone-on-tone gold-tone dial.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year guarantee and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003eDiscover our Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage Watches Under €500\"\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 Unnamed on the dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9021-517A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4320••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\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 Quartz, Seiko caliber 9021, 5 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e SGP gold-plated (steel caseback), cushion-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm (28mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely textured champagne, applied baton markers, Seiko Quartz signature, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone baton hands, centre seconds, 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 Green crocodile-embossed 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. The original champagne dial is clear, with even texture, and its markers and hands show no alteration. The gold plating is even, with fine surface scratches from wear on the bezel, visible in our photographs. Crystal mineral rated 9\/10. Our photographs are presented without retouching.\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\u003eWhat does the SGP marking mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeiko Gold Plated\u003c\/em\u003e: this is the wording that Seiko engraves on the caseback of its gold-plated watches, as opposed to \u003cem\u003eSS\u003c\/em\u003e for steel. It indicates the nature of the plating, not its thickness. On this piece, the plating is even across the entire case middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko 9021 caliber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn analogue three-hand quartz developed by Seiko in Suwa: five jewels, stated accuracy of around fifteen seconds per month, no date. It is a simple, slim movement that Seiko fitted to its dress lines. Its battery can be replaced by any watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The texture is even right to the edge, the markers are applied rather than printed, and the movement code appears at the bottom of the dial as on every Seiko piece from this period. This dial has not been retouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a quartz watch require maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess than a mechanical one: no winding, no periodic maintenance, accuracy within a few seconds per month. The only thing needed is a battery change, by a watchmaker. The point to watch is not to leave a dead battery in the case: it will eventually leak and damage the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a width of 27mm, a 35mm Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 5mm, it suits wrists from about 14 to 17.5cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its slimness matters as much as its width: at 5mm, it disappears under a cuff. The 18mm Lug width is one of the most common, which leaves a full choice of replacement straps.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55039063523665,"sku":"432083 9021-517A","price":341.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08323_d30ff124-b6aa-4d0e-b80d-ef037ca76ea0.jpg?v=1790085395","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-9021-517a-watch-textured-champagne-dial-1994","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}