Vintage Seiko Baignoire Gold-Plated — Red Dial White Breguet Numerals (2005)

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Seiko Baignoire — A vintage piece with a red radiance

This vintage Seiko Baignoire watch, produced around 2005, boldly embraces assertive femininity thanks to its red crocodile leather strap. This daring choice transforms the classic Baignoire silhouette — usually seen in black or cognac — into a characterful piece, both dressy and expressive. For the woman who knows that a watch is also chosen for the color it brings to the wrist, this is a find not to be missed.

The gold-plated case in Baignoire form pairs beautifully with the deep red of the strap: the warm gold and burgundy red create a rich chromatic harmony, evoking the codes of Latin elegance. The horse-shaped sculpted lugs add an architectural detail that energizes the oval silhouette and gives it character.

The white lacquered dial contrasts with the strap and lets the elegant, rounded black Breguet Arabic numerals speak all around the oval. The blued baton hands bring the refined horological touch that balances the whole — warm blue on a white dial, set in a gold case, mounted on red leather: a masterfully composed four-color palette. The SEIKO signature at the top and the small hexagonal "N" logo at 6 o'clock mark the authenticity Seiko of the era.

The sapphire Crystal protects the whole piece. Powered by the Seiko 1F21 caliber, a reliable Japanese quartz movement, this Japanese Baignoire immediately stands apart from anonymous dress watches thanks to its personality. Ideal 21 mm format for slender wrists. Selected, authenticated, and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.

Three points to note about this piece

• Burgundy red crocodile leather strap with matching stitching: a strong differentiating element that sets this Baignoire apart from the ordinary.
• Case gold-plated Baignoire with sculpted lugs and hexagonal "N" logo at 6 o'clock, a distinctive marker of the period.
• White dial with Breguet Arabic numerals, blued baton hands, sapphire Crystal — a masterfully composed four-color palette.

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Technical specifications

• Brand: Seiko
• Model: Baignoire (vertical oval shape)
• Reference: 1F21-5B70
• Estimated year: 2005
• Origin: Japan
• Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex, slender wrists)
• Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko 1F21 caliber
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
• Case: Gold-plated (steel back), oval Baignoire shape
• Dimensions: 21 mm (23 mm with crown)
• Lug to lug: 33 mm
• Thickness: 6.9 mm (Crystal included)
• Lug width: 12 mm
• Crown: Gold-plated, original
• Dial: White lacquered dial with Breguet Arabic numerals, hexagonal "N" logo at 6 o'clock, original
• Hands: Blued baton hands, original
• Crystal: Sapphire, very good condition
• Bracelet: Burgundy red crocodile leather with matching stitching, not original
• Buckle: Steel buckle, not original

Condition and warranty

• Overall condition: Very fine state of preservation. Impeccable original white dial, intact blued hands, gold-plated case showing normal signs of use consistent with its age, Crystal sapphire in very good condition.
• Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
• Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
• Movement: Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty
• Included: {{f1c522288cd9eec71db3c21981e5806}} invoice, protective case
• Not included: Original box and papers

Frequently asked questions

• What is a Baignoire watch?
  Baignoire refers to a vertical oval case silhouette, taller than it is wide, popularized by Cartier in the 1950s with the famous Baignoire Cartier. The term has become a generic descriptor for this shape in dress watchmaking. This Seiko Baignoire offers a refined Japanese interpretation of it, at a far more accessible price than a Swiss Baignoire.
• What are Breguet numerals?
  Breguet numerals are an elegant, stylized Arabic numeral style, introduced by watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet at the beginning of the 19th century. Now a classic of dress watchmaking, they lend the dial a timeless touch of refinement.
• Is the red bracelet easy to wear?
  Yes — much more than one might imagine. The burgundy red of this bracelet is not a garish color: it is a deep, slightly darkened red that pairs naturally with neutral tones (black, white, beige, navy) as well as with wood and yellow gold. It brings a touch of character without shouting, in the tradition of Italian accessories.
• What is the Seiko 1F21 calibre?
  The 1F21 calibre is a Japanese Seiko quartz movement produced in the 2000s, powering the brand's small dress watches. It is a reliable and precise calibre, easy to maintain, requiring only a battery replacement every 2 to 3 years.
• Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman?
  The 21 mm width and red crocodile leather strap clearly orient this piece toward feminine wear. It can nevertheless be worn by a man on a slim wrist, with an assertive character.
• What is the international delivery time?
  Shipping within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.

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