Vintage Seiko Silverwave Watch 8229-8000 — Kanji Day (1989)
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A white dial signed Silverwave, applied markers, and a day display shown in English or kanji. A Seiko from 1989, on its original steel bracelet. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A 1989 Seiko Silverwave, white dial, bilingual day and date
The steel case measures 36.5mm in diameter and 9.5mm thick. The lugs, at 40.5mm Lug-to-lug, take the bracelet with an 18mm Lug width; the steel crown is original, as is the caseback, also in steel.
The white dial features applied baton markers and the Silverwave signature in cursive letters, beneath the Seiko logo. The black hands are clearly legible against this light background. Dial and hands are original.
The aperture at 3 o'clock displays the day and date. The day disc is bilingual: it can be set in English or kanji, according to the wearer's choice. The watch is powered by the Seiko 8229 calibre, a day-date quartz movement; the serial number engraved on the caseback places production in October 1989.
The watch has retained its original steel bracelet and its folding clasp; it adjusts to a wrist of approximately 17.5cm. Its original papers accompany it. With a diameter of 36.5mm and a thickness of 9.5mm, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist.
Three points to note
01
Bilingual day — A day disc in English and kanji, specific to the Japanese market.
02
Silverwave signature — The name of the Seiko line, in cursive on a white dial.
03
Original bracelet and papers — The steel bracelet, its folding clasp and the watch's papers.
Why choose a vintage Seiko watch?
This reference 8229-8000 combines the Silverwave signature, a white dial with applied markers, a bilingual English and kanji day display, and its original steel bracelet, with its papers. A 1989 watch, to wear every day.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed 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 : Silverwave
- Reference: 8229-8000
- Estimated year: October 1989
- Serial number: 9049••
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko 8229
- Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds, day (English and kanji) and date
- Case: Steel (steel caseback), round shape
- Diameter: 36.5mm (38.5mm with crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 40.5mm
- Thickness: 9.5mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: White, applied baton markers, Silverwave signature, original
- Hands: Black, centre seconds, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Bracelet: Steel, original, adjustable up to 17.5cm
- Buckle: Steel folding clasp, original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition, original dial, hands and bracelet, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Checked and functional quartz movement, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case, original papers (unsigned)
- Not included: Original box
Frequently asked questions
What is the Seiko Silverwave line?
A line of Seiko quartz watches, signed Silverwave on the dial, produced from the late 1970s onward. This piece belongs to it: reference 8229-8000, calibre 8229 with day and date.
How does the bilingual day work?
The day disc shows each day twice, in English and in kanji. By advancing the day via the crown, you choose the displayed language.
How is this watch dated?
By its serial number, engraved on the caseback. At Seiko, the first digit gives the year within the decade and the following sign the month, O for October: 90•••• here corresponds to October 1989.
Is the bracelet original and what size is it?
Yes. The steel bracelet and its Buckle folding clasp are those of the watch; it adjusts to a wrist of about 17.5cm.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home delivery depending on the destination. Delivery is free.
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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