{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-contemporary-basic-5h23-6000-jour-date-1989","title":"Vintage Contemporary Basic Watch Seiko 5H23-6000 — Day-Date (1989) ","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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Seiko Contemporary Basic day-date, cream dial and bronze-tone case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eDay and date at 6 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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\u003eOriginal cream dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Applied black markers, dotted minute track, Contemporary Basic signature: no retouching.\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\u003e6.5 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slim case for a quartz day-date, which slips under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Contemporary Basic watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary 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.\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-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage watches under 500 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 Contemporary Basic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference :\u003c\/strong\u003e 5H23-6000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number :\u003c\/strong\u003e 9121••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1989\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, calibre Seiko 5H23, 3 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds, day and date at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel with bronze-tone coating (steel back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter :\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5 mm (35 mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, applied black baton markers, day and date apertures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black dauphine hands, black seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown crocodile-embossed leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel 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 Good state of preservation, a few marks and surface scratches from wear on the case, fine spots on the dial, Crystal 9\/10\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 Checked and functional quartz movement, new battery, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, 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\u003eWhat is the Seiko Contemporary Basic line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the day displayed in French?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe day disc on this piece is in English, as shown in the photo. The day and date are set via the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case made of bronze?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a feminine wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54639284584785,"sku":"912107 5H23-6000","price":367.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/2VD02040.jpg?v=1790160128","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-contemporary-basic-watch-5h23-6000-day-date-1989","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}