Vintage Seiko Big Ben Watch 5P30-6150 — Gold-Plated, Blue Leather (1987)
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A cracked white dial drawn like a monumental clock, a gold-plated case engraved with crenellations and rosettes. A Seiko from February 1987, on blue crocodile leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A 1987 Seiko Big Ben, engraved gold-plated on blue crocodile leather
Seiko presents here a quartz watch like a piece of architecture. The dial reprises the design of the clock on the Elizabeth Tower, in Westminster, and the case features an engraved neo-Gothic-inspired decoration; collectors gave reference 5P30-6150 the nickname Big Ben.
The white dial, with a cracked surface, bears twelve black Roman numerals, each extended by a cross, between two minute tracks. Two openworked black hands, with spearhead tips, turn at the centre, with no seconds hand or window: the reading remains that of a tower clock.
The gold-plated case measures 25mm wide, 33.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 5.3mm thick. On its sides, crenellated columns rise to the smooth lugs; a rosette occupies each of the four corners around the round, polished bezel. The gold-tone crown is positioned at 3 o'clock, and the caseback is steel.
The watch is powered by the Seiko 5P30 quartz calibre; the serial number engraved on the caseback dates its manufacture to February 1987. It is fitted with a blue crocodile leather strap, fastened by a gold-tone Buckle pin buckle, whose deep tone answers the gold of the case.
Three points to note
01
Cracked clock dial — Crossed Roman numerals and double minute track, original.
02
Engraved Case — Crenellated columns and rosettes on 5.3mm gold-plating.
03
Blue crocodile leather — A strap with deep scales, with a gold-tone Buckle pin buckle.
Why choose a vintage Seiko watch?
This Big Ben 5P30-6150 combines a cracked clock dial, an engraved gold-plated case and a blue crocodile leather strap. A 1987 watch with an architectural design, worn equally well on a man's wrist or a woman's wrist.
Each 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 authenticity guarantee.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Quartz with clock dial, nicknamed Big Ben
- Reference: 5P30-6150
- Estimated year: February 1987
- Serial number: 7210••
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 5P30
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Gold-plated (steel back), rectangular shape with relief motifs
- Width: 25mm (26.5mm with crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 33.5mm
- Thickness: 5.3mm
- Lug width: 19mm
- Crown: Gold-tone, original
- Dial: White with crackled effect, black Roman numerals, double minute track, original
- Hands: Black openworked spearhead hands, original
- Crystal: Mineral (in very good condition)
- Strap: Blue crocodile leather, not original
- Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Very good overall condition, fine surface scratches from wear on the case, slight play in the snap-on caseback, original dial and hands
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Quartz movement checked and functional, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Big Ben nickname come from?
From the dial, designed like that of the clock on the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster: Roman numerals extended by a cross, double minute track circle, openworked hands with spearhead tips. The nickname comes from collectors; the dial bears only the Seiko signature.
How is this watch dated?
By its serial number, engraved on the caseback. At Seiko, the first digit indicates the year within the decade and the second the month: 72•••• corresponds here to February 1987, a period consistent with the other known examples of reference 5P30-6150, all from the 1980s.
Is the strap original?
No. The blue crocodile leather strap and its gold-tone pin buckle were fitted as replacements; the Lug width of 19mm allows the strap to be changed. The dial, hands and crown are original.
Is this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?
Yes. At 25mm wide, 33.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 5.3mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or woman's wrist, and slips under a cuff.
How do shipping and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home delivery depending on the destination. Delivery is free.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
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- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
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Taxes and customs
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FINAL SALES
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