{"product_id":"montre-seiko-hanae-mori-2n20-0160-plaqu-or-reversible-deux-cadrans-1988","title":"Vintage Seiko Hanae Mori 2N20-0160 Gold-Plated — Reversible Two Dials (1988) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Hanae Mori Gold-Plated: the watch with a reversible case and two dials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch was produced in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eHanae Mori\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's greatest couturières, the first Asian admitted to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne, whose butterfly emblem dressed several decades of fashion. Seiko designed the manufacture and movement, Hanae Mori the design: the best of both worlds, Japanese horological reliability under a designer's signature. This piece, both feminine and masculine, has a rare feature: its \u003cstrong\u003eround gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ereversible\u003c\/strong\u003e, and pivots within its middle case to reveal a second dial. It measures 30mm (34mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 42mm and a thickness of 8.7mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efirst face\u003c\/strong\u003e is a white lacquered dial with black Roman numerals, framed by a bezel with four visible gold-toned screws, in a classic and graphic spirit. The \u003cstrong\u003eHM\u003c\/strong\u003e monogram of Hanae Mori signs the lower part. The \u003cstrong\u003esecond face\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the opposite approach: a minimalist black sunburst dial, without hour markers, surrounded by a bezel on which only the Roman numerals XII, III, VI and IX are engraved in the gold. One watch, two personalities, chosen according to mood or outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands. There is neither date nor seconds hand: nothing to disturb the design of the two dials. The watch is easy to maintain, through a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example was checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 1998, this piece falls under \u003cstrong\u003eneo-vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: recent enough to offer the reliability of a modern quartz, old enough to no longer be listed anywhere and to cultivate a true character. It is today fitted with a black \u003cstrong\u003elizard-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap, with a gold-tone Buckle buckle. This strap is not original. The Lug width of 17mm leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is reversible and pivots to present one dial or the other: this is the piece's signature mechanism, to be handled gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch is a Seiko, made in collaboration with couturière Hanae Mori (HM signature on the dial): Japanese movement reliability under a designer's design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crystal of the black face shows visible signs of use, and the gold plating has fine marks, consistent with the age of the piece. We prefer to point this out rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee all our 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 Hanae Mori, reversible case with two dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2N20-0160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\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 and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, reversible case with two dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), reversible round shape\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (34mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist to wrist:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace A dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquer, black Roman numerals, HM monogram, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace B dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist sunburst black, gilded HM monogram, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened (face A), gilded (face B), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four exposed gold-plated screws (face A), engraved Roman numerals (face B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, good condition, scratches on the black face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown lizard leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone buckle, non-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 Lovely condition. Crisp original dials, perfectly functioning reversible mechanism. The Crystal on the black face nevertheless shows visible signs of wear, and the gold-plated case fine micro-scratches, consistent with the age of the piece.\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, new battery, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective presentation 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 Seiko Hanae Mori?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Seiko watch created in collaboration with Hanae Mori (1926-2022), one of Japan's greatest fashion designers and the first Asian creator admitted to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne. Seiko handles the manufacturing and the movement, while the designer created the design. It offers the best of both worlds: a reliable movement and a fashion signature, recognizable by the HM monogram on the dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the reversible case work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case pivots within its body to display, as desired, one of its two faces: a white dial with Roman numerals, or a minimalist sunburst black dial. It is the same watch with two personalities, which can be turned over depending on the outfit or the mood. The mechanism must be handled gently, as with any watch with a mobile case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the watch have one or two movements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly one. Unlike certain double-display pieces, the two faces do not show the time at the same time: it is the dial facing upward that is active. The case houses a single Seiko quartz movement, which explains its slimness and ease of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch, especially on a reversible case whose seals are stressed by the mechanism. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 30mm case and a 42mm Lug-to-lug, it wears in balanced fashion on wrists of around 15 to 18.5cm. Its double face allows it to adapt to every situation: the white Roman dial for daytime, the minimalist black dial for evening. It is a Unisex piece, both dressy and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54433402159441,"sku":"2N20-0070 890333","price":698.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05216.jpg?v=1785320583","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-hanae-mori-watch-gold-plated-reversible-two-dials-1988","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}