{"product_id":"montre-seiko-baignoire-plaque-or-ovale-cadran-blanc-1995","title":"Seiko Baignoire Watch Gold-Plated — Oval White Dial (1995) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Gold-Plated Noie: the petite oval dress watch with white dial and blued hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eNoie\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the Japanese house's feminine dress collection, recognizable by its hexagonal \"N\" logo on the dial. Unisex provided the wrist is slender, it is more a jewel watch than an instrument. Its \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated oval case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with full, polished flanks, adopts that elongated vertical silhouette that made the elegance of 20th-century shaped watches. It measures 21mm across (23mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 33mm and a thickness of only 6.9mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquered \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is of great purity. Twelve black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e encircle it in a crisp, legible layout, while the line's gilded hexagonal \u003cstrong\u003e\"N\" logo\u003c\/strong\u003e signs the lower part of the dial, beneath the SEIKO signature. Two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblued baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e cut elegantly across the light background, with a matching seconds hand. Nothing superfluous: this is a dial of refined sobriety, playing on the contrast of white, black and blue against gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003ecalibre Seiko 1F21\u003c\/strong\u003e, a three-hand quartz movement reserved for ladies' dress watches. Its slender construction allows the watch's 6.9mm profile. In practice, maintenance is limited to a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece embraces the discreet \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gold oval, white dial and blued hands compose a dress watch of timeless elegance, here enhanced by a brown \u003cstrong\u003ecrocodile-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap, perhaps original. The Lug width of 12mm directs the choice of replacement straps toward slender widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vertical oval case and blued hands on a white dial are the signatures of this dress Seiko: a piece of great sobriety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is gold-plated, not solid gold: it shows slight wear to the plating at 6 o'clock, disclosed with complete transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sapphire Crystal, rare on a piece at this price, is remarkably resistant to scratches and stands apart from the mineral crystal found on entry-level watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 Noie, gold-plated oval case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1F21-5B70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\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), slender wrists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 1F21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel base), vertical oval shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm across (23mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\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, twelve black Arabic numerals, hexagonal gilt “N” logo at 6 o’clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire, very fine condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown crocodile-style leather Seiko, possibly original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel buckle, non-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 Excellent condition. Immaculate original white dial, intact blued hands, Crystal sapphire in very fine condition. Light wear to the plating at 6 o’clock, consistent with the age of the piece.\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, 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective presentation 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\u003eWhat is the Seiko Noie line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoie is a line of feminine dress watches by Seiko, recognizable by its hexagonal “N” logo on the dial. It brings together refined cases, often shaped, and clean dials, in the spirit of a watchmaking jewel. This example, gold-plated and oval in form, is a sober and elegant expression of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this oval watch a “baignoire”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot in the literal sense. “Baignoire” colloquially refers to elongated oval cases, but it is above all a registered name by Cartier, whose model of the same name, dating back to 1912, was officially given that name in 1973. This Seiko is not one: it offers a Japanese interpretation, with its own identity and Noie logo, at a price that bears no comparison with a Swiss piece. It is a fully-fledged oval watch, elegant and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a unisex piece, provided the wrist is slender. Its 21mm-wide case and elongated oval shape are particularly suited to delicate wrists, both feminine and masculine. Its gilded silhouette and clean dial lend it an elegance that can be worn equally by day and evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo: it is a gold-plated case over a steel base, a technique commonly seen on Seiko dress watches. The plating brings the warmth and radiance of gold at a fraction of the price. This piece shows slight wear to the plating at 6 o’clock, disclosed with full transparency and consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the quartz movement of this Seiko be maintained?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1F21 quartz calibre runs on a battery. When the watch stops, a simple battery replacement by a watchmaker is enough to get it going again. We recommend entrusting this operation to a professional in order to preserve the good condition of the case and the remaining water resistance of the gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488894472529,"sku":"500377 1F21-5B70","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-baignoire-plaque-or-ovale-cadran-blanc-1995-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1785941990","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-baignoire-gold-plated-oval-white-dial-1995","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}