{"product_id":"montre-seiko-silverwave-vintage-8229-8000-jour-kanji-1989","title":"Vintage Seiko Silverwave Watch 8229-8000 — Kanji Day (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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1989 Seiko Silverwave, white dial, bilingual day and date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eBilingual day\u003c\/strong\u003e — A day disc in English and kanji, specific to the Japanese market.\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\u003eSilverwave signature\u003c\/strong\u003e — The name of the Seiko line, in cursive on a white 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\u003eOriginal bracelet and papers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The steel bracelet, its folding clasp and the watch's papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"View 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 Silverwave\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8229-8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9049••\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 8229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds, day (English and kanji) and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5mm (38.5mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\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 White, applied baton markers, Silverwave signature, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, centre seconds, 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\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original, adjustable up to 17.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel folding clasp, 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 overall condition, original dial, hands and bracelet, 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, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case, original papers (unsigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box\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 Silverwave line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the bilingual day work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe day disc shows each day twice, in English and in kanji. By advancing the day via the crown, you choose the displayed language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this watch dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bracelet original and what size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The steel bracelet and its Buckle folding clasp are those of the watch; it adjusts to a wrist of about 17.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54787859415377,"sku":"904992 8229-8000","price":393.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-silverwave-vintage-8229-8000-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1791887752","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-silverwave-watch-8229-8000-kanji-day-1989","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}