{"product_id":"seiko-noie-1f21-5b70-ovale-plaque-or-cadran-blanc-1996","title":"Vintage Noie 1F21-5B70 Watch — Gold-Plated Oval (1996) ","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;\"\u003eTwenty-one millimetres wide, twelve calligraphed numerals on a white background, and a Crystal sapphire above. The watch fits within the width of a thumb and can still be read effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNoie: a gold-plated oval with calligraphed numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eNoie\u003c\/strong\u003e line, reference \u003cstrong\u003e1F21-5B70\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a small-format Japanese dress watch, whose \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated oval case\u003c\/strong\u003e with steel caseback measures \u003cstrong\u003e21mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e and 6.5mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebezel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a domed and polished ring, with no edge, which surrounds the Crystal and reflects the light in a single continuous line. The \u003cstrong\u003eattachments\u003c\/strong\u003e are four gold-tone claws that grip the leather from above, a design that replaces classic lugs and further refines the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e bears twelve \u003cstrong\u003eblack Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e drawn in the manner of Breguet numerals, with their thick and thin strokes and open loops. Below twelve o'clock, the \u003cem\u003eSEIKO\u003c\/em\u003e signature; above six o'clock, the \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone N of the Noie line\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the bottom of the dial, the factory marking \u003cem\u003eJAPAN 1F21-1E20 T\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree slender \u003cstrong\u003eblack hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are enough for the display. The Crystal is \u003cstrong\u003esapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare material on a watch of this size, and the \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e movement has been checked by our watchmakers and carries a 1-year guarantee.\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\u003eGold-tone claw attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e — four claws grip the leather from above, in place of classic lugs.\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\u003eCrystal sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e — scratch-resistant in normal use, which explains the condition of the dial.\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\u003eLug width of 12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a very slim measurement, detailed in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose this vintage Seiko?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among our \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: a 21mm oval, a format that no one produces anymore today and that is now found only on the pre-owned market. It comes from the Japanese catalogue of Seiko, and its Crystal sapphire sets it apart from most small dress watches of its generation, which were fitted with mineral crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned luxury watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  that we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year guarantee and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Vintage Watches Women\"\u003eSee our women's vintage watches\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 Noie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1F21-5B70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6D••••\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 Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), oval shape, domed bezel and claw lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm (22.5mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black calligraphed Arabic numerals, gold-tone N from the Noie line, JAPAN 1F21-1E20 T marking, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tapered, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy 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. The white dial is clean, the calligraphed numerals and signature are perfectly printed, the gold-tone N intact, the hands without alteration. Crystal sapphire crystal in good condition (9\/10). The gold-plated bezel bears an impact mark on its upper left side, and the case edge has fine surface scratches from wear, visible in our photographs.\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, 1-year guarantee\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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Noie line from Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a series of feminine dress watches produced by Seiko for the Japanese market, identifiable by the stylised N printed on the dial. The references begin with the calibre, here 1F21, followed by the case code. The name does not appear in full on the dial: it is the logo that identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 12mm Lug width easy to replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but the choice is more limited than in standard sizes. The 12mm size exists from manufacturers specialising in women's straps, mainly in leather. A wider strap would not fit between the claws: this is the exact size that must be ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a sapphire Crystal add to a watch of this size?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA great deal, because a small watch gets knocked just as much as a large one. Sapphire is the hardest of watch crystals: it resists the scratches of everyday life where a mineral crystal accumulates them, which explains the clarity of the dial after thirty years. It remains brittle under a sharp impact and cannot be polished: it must be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a gold-plated case require precautions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, more than steel. Plating is a layer of gold deposited on a base metal: it wears at points of friction, mainly the edges of the bezel and the caseback. It is preserved by avoiding water, household products and cosmetics, and is cleaned with a soft, dry cloth, never with an abrasive or a polishing paste, which remove the layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or large wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 21mm wide, 33.5mm Lug-to-lug and 6.5mm thick, it sits on wrists of about 13 to 16cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It is more a jewellery format than a tool watch, to be worn alone or against a fine bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Qu'est-ce que la ligne Noie de Seiko ?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"C'est une série de montres habillées féminines produite par Seiko pour le marché japonais, identifiable au N stylisé imprimé sur le cadran. Les références commencent par le calibre, ici 1F21, suivi du code de boîtier. Le nom ne figure pas en toutes lettres sur le cadran : c'est le logo qui l'identifie.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Une entrecorne de 12mm est-elle facile à remplacer ?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Oui, mais le choix est plus étroit qu'en cotes courantes. Le 12mm existe chez les fabricants spécialisés dans les bracelets femme, en cuir surtout. 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