{"product_id":"montre-seiko-9021-5260-pans-coupes-cadran-soleille-1985","title":"Vintage Seiko 9021-5260 Watch — Faceted Lugs Sunburst Dial (1985) ","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 rectangle with cut corners, and at the centre of the dial a second rectangle, raised, repeating the same shape. The sunburst starts from it and runs toward the markers. Five millimetres thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage Seiko watch from 1985, gold-plated with cut corners and a sunburst dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the reference \u003cstrong\u003e9021-5260\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 9021 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a three-hand quartz without date developed in Suwa in the 1980s. The case is \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erectangular with cut corners\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a stepped bezel. Its serial number places it in \u003cstrong\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is original and built on two levels. At the centre, a \u003cstrong\u003eraised platform\u003c\/strong\u003e with cut corners, satin-finished, bears the \u003cem\u003eSEIKO QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e signature. Around it, the surface is \u003cstrong\u003esunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e: the rays start from the platform and run to the long, slim, gold-tone \u003cstrong\u003ebaton markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, doubled by a wide marker at 12 o'clock. Depending on the angle, the platform appears darker or lighter than what surrounds it; it is this interplay that creates the dial.\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\u003e26mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in width for \u003cstrong\u003e36mm Lug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone crown\u003c\/strong\u003e is original and the caseback is steel. The watch is presented on a later burgundy lizard-effect leather strap, in Lug width 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, without date or complication — that is what allows the 5mm case thickness. It has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers, it is functional and guaranteed for one year.\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\u003eDial with central platform\u003c\/strong\u003e — two levels, two finishes, a sunburst starting from the centre.\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\u003eCut corners, stepped bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shape of the case echoed in that of the platform.\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 — gold-plating 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\u003emen's watches, women's watches (unisex)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26mm in width, 36mm Lug-to-lug and 5mm thick make up a dress format that can be worn on either wrist. Its platform dial sets it apart from gold-plated Seiko watches from the same period, which more often have flat dials.\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 Tank Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9021-5260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5704••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\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 Quartz, Seiko calibre 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 Gold-plated (steel caseback), rectangular shape with chamfered corners, stepped bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26mm (28mm with 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 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 Golden sunburst with satin-brushed central platform, baton markers, Seiko Quartz signature, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone batons, 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 Burgundy 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 [to be completed — to be confirmed in hand] The original gold-tone dial is clean, with even sunburst finishing and central platform, markers and hands without alteration. The gold plating shows surface scratches from wear on the bezel and its corners, 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 is a central platform dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dial whose centre is a second level, slightly raised and finished differently from the outer area. Here the platform has a satin finish and follows the chamfered shape of the case, while the outer area is sunburst. The two finishes do not catch the light at the same time: the dial changes appearance with each movement of the wrist without any colour being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko 9021 calibre?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn analogue three-hand quartz developed by Seiko in Suwa, produced in the 1980s: five jewels, stated accuracy of around fifteen seconds per month, no date. It is a simple, thin movement, which Seiko fitted to its dress lines of the period. 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 sunburst finish is even right to the edge, the central section is made in one piece with the dial, the markers are applied rather than printed, and the movement code appears at 6 o'clock on 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 of a few seconds per month. The only thing to do is change the battery, with 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 large wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a width of 26mm, 36mm Lug-to-lug and 5mm thick, it suits wrists of around 14 to 17.5cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its thinness 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":55038973903185,"sku":"570424 9021-5260","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08336_85c05bdc-ac78-4366-9a07-01301ff589d5.jpg?v=1790084519","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-9021-5260-watch-faceted-lugs-sunburst-dial-1985","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}