Vintage Contemporary Basic Watch Seiko 5H23-6000 — Day-Date (1989)
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A Seiko Contemporary Basic, round 33.5 mm, steel case with a bronze-tone coating, cream dial with black markers and double day-date window at 6 o'clock, on brown crocodile-embossed leather. Checked, new battery, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A Seiko Contemporary Basic day-date, cream dial and bronze-tone case
The round 33.5 mm case measures 6.5 mm thick. Its polished bezel, domed with a gentle slope, frames the Crystal; the slim lugs extend a brushed caseband. The bronze-tone coating, patinated by time on the edges, alternates polished and brushed surfaces depending on the light. The steel caseback bears the piece's reference.
The cream dial has twelve applied black baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and a dotted minute track. At 6 o'clock, an oval window displays the day written out in full, with a second window for the date below. The black dauphine hands and slender centre seconds are easy to read. The Seiko signature and the words Contemporary Basic are printed below 12 o'clock.
The calibre 5H23 is a three-jewel Japanese quartz movement, with three hands, day and date. A new battery has been fitted. The serial number places production in January, with the year estimated at 1989.
The original bronze-tone crown is set into the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted on a brown crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel pin buckle, both not original. With a 37.5 mm Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as on a woman's wrist.
Three points to note
01
Day and date at 6 o'clock — Two stacked windows, the day written out in full in English, the date in numerals: an uncommon layout on a dress watch of this size.
02
Original cream dial — Applied black markers, dotted minute track, Contemporary Basic signature: no retouching.
03
6.5 mm thick — A slim case for a quartz day-date, which slips under a cuff.
Why choose a vintage Seiko Contemporary Basic watch?
Contemporary Basic is a line of Seiko dress watches, distributed mainly in Japan, whose dials use classic codes: applied markers, dotted minute track, framed windows. This reference 5H23-6000 is the round version with bronze-tone coating, day and date, on leather, for everyday wear.
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 : Contemporary Basic
- Reference : 5H23-6000
- Serial number : 9121••
- Estimated year : January 1989
- Origin : Japan
- Gender : Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement : Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 5H23, 3 jewels
- Functions : Hours, minutes, centre seconds, day and date at 6 o'clock
- Case : Steel with bronze-tone coating (steel back), round shape
- Diameter : 33.5 mm (35 mm with crown)
- Lug-to-lug : 37.5 mm
- Thickness : 6.5 mm
- Lug width : 17 mm
- Crown : Bronze-tone, original
- Dial : Cream, applied black baton markers, day and date apertures, original
- Hands : Black dauphine hands, black seconds hand, original
- Crystal : Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap : Brown crocodile-embossed leather, not original
- Buckle : Steel pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition : Good state of preservation, a few marks and surface scratches from wear on the case, fine spots on the dial, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics : Checked and functional quartz movement, new battery, 1-year guarantee
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is the Seiko Contemporary Basic line?
A line of quartz dress watches distributed by Seiko, mainly on the Japanese market, with its name printed on the dial. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.
Is the day displayed in French?
The day disc on this piece is in English, as shown in the photo. The day and date are set via the crown.
Is the case made of bronze?
No. The case is steel, covered with a bronze-tone coating that shows patina born of time on the edges and a few marks from wear, visible in the photos.
Is this watch suitable for a feminine wrist?
Yes. With a 33.5 mm diameter, 37.5 mm Lug-to-lug, and 6.5 mm thickness, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped by DHL Express or equivalent, with tracking and insurance. Shipping costs are free from €1,000 of order value; otherwise €20 for Europe and €40 internationally; taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the zone. Payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.
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.
- 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
Collection in Dubai
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Taxes and customs
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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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