{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-big-ben-5p30-6150-plaque-or-cuir-bleu-1987","title":"Vintage Seiko Big Ben Watch 5P30-6150 — Gold-Plated, Blue Leather (1987) ","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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1987 Seiko Big Ben, engraved gold-plated on blue crocodile leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiko 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eCracked clock dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crossed Roman numerals and double minute track, original.\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\u003eEngraved Case\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crenellated columns and rosettes on 5.3mm gold-plating.\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\u003eBlue crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — A strap with deep scales, with a gold-tone Buckle pin buckle.\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 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.\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 authenticity guarantee.\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-500-1000\" title=\"Vintage watches from 500 to 1000 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1,000\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 Quartz with clock dial, nicknamed Big Ben\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5P30-6150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7210••\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 watch, women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 5P30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), rectangular shape with relief motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm (26.5mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\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 White with crackled effect, black Roman numerals, double minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black openworked spearhead hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (in very good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue crocodile leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone 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 Very good overall condition, fine surface scratches from wear on the case, slight play in the snap-on caseback, 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 Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, 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\u003eWhere does the Big Ben nickname come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this watch dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do shipping and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Travel case","offer_id":55340113199441,"sku":"5P30-6150 721089","price":729.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vintage Seiko case","offer_id":55340113232209,"sku":"5P30-6150 721089 + box","price":761.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-vintage-big-ben-5p30-6150-plaque-or-cuir-bleu-1987-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1792225453","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-big-ben-watch-5p30-6150-gold-plated-blue-leather-1987","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}