{"product_id":"montre-seiko-cocktail-2638-5040-plaque-or-dor-1985","title":"Vintage Seiko Cocktail 2638-5040 Gold-Plated — Gold-Tone (1985) Watch ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko vintage cocktail: a gold-plated jewel watch with a gilded dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egilded dial\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003equartz caliber 2638\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e17mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Seiko cocktail watch, gold-plated tonneau case, gilded dial with Roman numerals and small seconds at 6 o'clock (circa 1985).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb openwork link jewel bracelet, in the spirit of a feminine jewel watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko quartz caliber Seiko 2638 with small seconds; delicate format, ideal for a slender wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003evintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003ewomen's vintage watches\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 Cocktail (jewel watch), tonneau shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2638-5040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1985\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 Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko caliber 2638 (small seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), tonneau shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm (18.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.5mm (jewel bracelet included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grained gilded, black Roman numerals, « Seiko Quartz » cartouche, small seconds at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorated openworked (hours, minutes) and small seconds, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Openwork link jewel, gold-plated, original (adjustable, length ~17.3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Stainless steel buckle, 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 Beautiful condition. Dial, hands and Crystal crystal in very beautiful condition; jewelry bracelet in beautiful condition.\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, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \"cocktail\" watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the small seconds at 6 o'clock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a small wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54193095278929,"sku":"2638-5040 560151","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04083.jpg?v=1783436020","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-cocktail-watch-2638-5040-gold-plated-gold-1985","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}