Vintage Seiko Cocktail 2638-5040 Gold-Plated — Gold-Tone (1985) Watch
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Seiko vintage cocktail: a gold-plated jewel watch with a gilded dial
This vintage Seiko watch is a charming feminine jewel watch, with a gold-plated tonneau case and a delicate textured gilded dial. A true cocktail watch, it stands out for its superb openwork link jewel bracelet, which brings it as close to jewelry as to a watch. Its petite format makes it an ideal piece for a slender wrist. A dress watch full of charm, perfect for special occasions as well as everyday wear.
The gilded dial with a grained finish showcases fine black Roman numerals, a central cartouche signed « Seiko Quartz » and a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. Delightful decorated hands, openworked in a lace-like style, float over the whole for an elegant, characterful reading. A refined dial, in the great tradition of feminine dress watches.
This Seiko is powered by the quartz caliber 2638, a reliable and precise analog movement with small seconds, designed for feminine dress watches. It runs on a battery and perpetuates the legacy of Seiko, a pioneer of quartz with the 1969 Astron. A controlled movement, guaranteeing precise everyday operation, without burdensome mechanical maintenance.
With its 17mm case with a slim profile and its tonneau gold-plated shape, extended by its elegant openwork link jewel bracelet, this watch offers a delicate, dressy silhouette, ideal for a slender wrist — a true jewel watch. The dial, hands and the Crystal crystal are in very good condition. The gold-plated jewel bracelet is adjustable (length ~17.3cm).
Three points to note
- Vintage Seiko cocktail watch, gold-plated tonneau case, gilded dial with Roman numerals and small seconds at 6 o'clock (circa 1985).
- Superb openwork link jewel bracelet, in the spirit of a feminine jewel watch.
- Seiko quartz caliber Seiko 2638 with small seconds; delicate format, ideal for a slender wrist.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Cocktail (jewel watch), tonneau shape
- Reference: 2638-5040
- Estimated year: Circa 1985
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Women's watch
- Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko caliber 2638 (small seconds)
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
- Case: Gold-plated (steel back), tonneau shape
- Dimensions: 17mm (18.5mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 38.5mm (jewel bracelet included)
- Thickness: 6.4mm (Crystal included)
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Grained gilded, black Roman numerals, « Seiko Quartz » cartouche, small seconds at 6 o'clock, original
- Hands: Decorated openworked (hours, minutes) and small seconds, original
- Crystal: Crystal, very good condition
- Bracelet: Openwork link jewel, gold-plated, original (adjustable, length ~17.3cm)
- Buckle: Stainless steel buckle, original
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition: Beautiful condition. Dial, hands and Crystal crystal in very beautiful condition; jewelry bracelet in beautiful condition.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Checked quartz movement, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "cocktail" watch?
A cocktail watch is a feminine jewelry watch, designed to be worn in the evening or for special occasions. Often featuring a small precious case and an elaborately crafted jewelry-style bracelet, as here, it stands at the intersection of watchmaking and jewelry.
What is the small seconds at 6 o'clock?
It is a small subdial dedicated to the display of seconds, located at 6 o'clock, separate from the central hour and minute hands. It is an elegant and refined detail, appreciated on dress watches.
Is the case solid gold?
No. It is a gold-plated case and bracelet. This finish offers the beautiful glow of gold, for an elegant and accessible jewelry watch, while preserving the robustness of the metal base.
Is this watch suitable for a small wrist?
Yes, absolutely. With its delicate 17mm case and adjustable jewelry bracelet, it is a watch in a refined format, specially designed for slender wrists. A true complementary jewel.
Is this Seiko watch vintage?
Yes. Dated to around 1985, it is approaching forty years old. It is an authentic vintage Seiko watch, a testament to Japanese know-how in Jewelry quartz women's watches.
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.
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- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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