{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-avenue-1f21-0040-plaque-or-cadran-dore-1999","title":"Vintage Seiko Avenue Watch 1F21-0040 — Gold-Plated, Gold-Tone Dial (1999) ","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 Seiko round Avenue from 1999, 23 mm gold-plated case, golden sunburst dial with applied markers and tapered gold-tone baton hands, on black crocodile-embossed leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Seiko round gold-plated Avenue, golden sunburst dial with applied markers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 23 mm round case measures 5 mm thick. Its polished, domed bezel frames the Crystal with a continuous ring; four fine, tapered lugs receive the strap. The gold plating retains its lustre across all polished surfaces. The steel caseback bears the piece reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden dial features a sunburst finish that shifts with the light. Twelve applied gold-tone baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, surround the dial with a fine hash minute track. The tapered gold-tone baton hands and slender centre seconds are read tone on tone. The Seiko signature is printed below 12 o'clock, the Avenue mention above 6 o'clock; no window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calibre 1F21 is a Japanese quartz with two jewels, stated by Seiko at ±15 seconds per month. The serial number places production in June, with the year estimated as 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original gold-tone crown is set into the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted on a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel, both not original. With a 28 mm Lug-to-lug, it is worn on a feminine 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\u003eOriginal golden sunburst dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — A radiant brushed finish, twelve applied gold-tone markers, tapered baton hands: no retouching.\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\u003eCase round 23 mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e — A feminine format, gold-plated, in 5 mm thickness, with tapered lugs.\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 crocodile-embossed leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — A dark strap that responds to the gold plating and the golden dial, on Buckle steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Avenue watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvenue is a line of dress watches distributed by Seiko on the Japanese market in the 1990s, built around small-format cases and quartz calibres. This round, gold-plated reference 1F21-0040 with golden sunburst dial is a monochrome 1999 version, to wear daily as well as in the evening.\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-femme\" title=\"View our vintage women's watches\"\u003eView our vintage women's watches\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 Avenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1F21-0040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9600••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1999\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 Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 1F21, 2 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), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 mm (25 mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mm\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 Sunburst gold-tone, applied gold-tone baton markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered gold-tone baton hands, gold-tone seconds hand, 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 Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, 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 good overall condition, close to new, Crystal 9\/10, 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 Quartz movement checked and functional, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice from Atelier Victor 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 the Seiko Avenue line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA line of dress watches distributed by Seiko mainly on the Japanese market, whose name is printed on the dial. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the movement's accuracy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1F21 calibre is stated by Seiko at ±15 seconds per month. A quartz of this type does not require periodic servicing beyond battery replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the case is gold-plated over a steel caseback. The plating here is in very good condition, close to new, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black crocodile-embossed leather strap and its steel Buckle were fitted as replacements. The 12 mm Lug width allows for an easy change.\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 pickup point or to your home depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55082320068945,"sku":"960065 1F21-0040","price":341.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08471.jpg?v=1790416227","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-avenue-watch-1f21-0040-gold-plated-gold-tone-dial-1999","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}