{"product_id":"montre-seiko-quartz-tank-4130-5001-cadran-argente-1978","title":"Vintage Seiko Quartz Tank 4130-5001 — Silver Dial (1978) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Vintage Quartz: a dress watch in Tank format in steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko Quartz watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant dress piece with a slim, refined rectangular steel case and a bright silver dial. From the first generations of Seiko quartz watches of the 1970s, it captivates with its timeless Tank silhouette and great finesse. With its versatile proportions, it is worn just as well on a man's wrist as on a woman's. A sober and refined Japanese watch, ideal for everyday wear as well as evenings out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sandblasted finish highlights fine applied baton indexes, punctuated by a discreet blue marker at 12 o'clock. At the center are the \"Seiko Quartz\" signature and the SQ emblem, while two slender hands sweep across the whole in the purest spirit of dress watches. A clear, restrained, and luminous display, typical of late-1970s Japanese watchmaking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003equartz caliber 4130\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the \"41\" family by Suwa Seikosha, one of the first quartz movement lines produced in series by Seiko. Originally reserved for high-end models, this slim and reliable caliber runs on a battery and carries on Seiko's legacy as a quartz pioneer with the 1969 Astron. A controlled movement, the guarantee of precise daily operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e28mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e and very slim profile (8.2mm), as well as its rectangular shape, this vintage watch offers an elegant and versatile format on the wrist of both men and women — a true \u003cstrong\u003eUnisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original dial and hands are in beautiful condition, as is the mineral Crystal (8\/10). It is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e leather strap, not original, with a steel Buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Seiko Quartz watch, rectangular steel case (Tank format), silver dial with blue marker (1978).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko quartz caliber 4130 (\"41\" Suwa family), one of the first quartz lines produced in series by Seiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex watch (men and women), ultra-slim profile; handmade leather strap, not original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003evintage Japanese watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e→ See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003evintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 Quartz, Tank format (rectangular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4130-5001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\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 4130 caliber (family “41” Suwa Seikosha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28mm (28.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm\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 Sanded silver, applied baton hour markers, blue marker at 12 o'clock, “Seiko Quartz” signature and SQ emblem, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  Tapered hands (hours, minutes), original\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Original dial and hands in good condition; Crystal mineral rated 8\/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\u003eMechanical:\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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a « Tank » watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n« Tank » refers to a watch style with a rectangular case, popularized by Cartier at the beginning of the 20th century; today, the term is commonly used for this shape. This piece is not a Cartier: it is a Seiko, a Japanese manufacture, which adopts the same rectangular silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the caliber of this Seiko Quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is fitted with the Seiko quartz caliber 4130, from the « 41 » family developed by Suwa Seikosha in the 1970s. It was one of the first quartz movement lines produced on a large scale by Seiko, originally reserved for the most carefully finished models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, absolutely. Dated from the late 1970s, it is well beyond the thirty-year threshold generally used for the term « vintage ». It is an authentic vintage Seiko watch, a witness to the beginnings of the Japanese quartz era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this watch have a seconds hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Like many ultra-thin dress watches of that period, it displays only the hours and minutes, without a seconds hand. This choice contributes to the slenderness and the pared-back elegance of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a Unisex watch. Its slim rectangular case suits both a masculine and a feminine wrist. 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