Vintage Seiko SilverWave Quartz — Blue Dial Day-Date (1981)
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Shipping from Europe — taxes and customs duties are the buyer's responsibility outside the EU
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Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
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The sporty elegance of Japanese quartz, signed SilverWave
This Seiko SilverWave from 1981 embodies a fascinating period in Japanese watchmaking, when Seiko was exploring quartz with as much technical ambition as aesthetic care. Its sunburst blue dial, of remarkable depth, captures the light in a gradient that shifts from midnight blue to steel blue depending on the angle. The applied indexes and baton hands give it perfect legibility and a refined appearance.
The SilverWave range occupies a special place in the brand’s history: it was one of Seiko’s first sporty “waterproof” lines, designed before the advent of its legendary divers. Positioned between dress watches and dive watches, it combined a clean design with robustness superior to that of contemporary models. The small wave-shaped logo present on the dial and on the caseback is not decorative: it identifies the models designed to withstand water and everyday wear.
Powered by the 8229 quartz caliber, renowned for its reliability and precision, it features a bilingual day-date window — with the day able to display in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English. A charming characteristic of models originally intended for the Japanese market, recalling the authenticity of the piece.
The brushed steel case, with the cushion shape characteristic of the 1980s, is fitted with its original integrated steel bracelet. A coherent and well-preserved ensemble, ideal for anyone seeking a versatile vintage watch, equally suited to a masculine or feminine wrist.
Three points to note:
- Original sunburst blue dial, with beautiful depth, featuring the signature wave logo of the SilverWave range.
- Robust and precise 8229 quartz caliber, bilingual kanji/English day-date display.
- Japanese domestic market model (JDM), uncommon in Europe, on its original steel bracelet.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: SilverWave Day-Date blue
- Reference: 8229-8000
- Estimated year: 1981
- Origin: Japan (JDM model)
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko caliber 8229
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, bilingual day (English/Japanese)
- Case: Steel, steel caseback
- Dimensions: 37mm (39mm with crown)
- Lug to lug: 41mm
- Thickness: 9.5mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Original sunburst blue
- Hands: Steel, original
- Crystal: Mineral, very good condition
- Bracelet: Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length 19cm)
- Buckle : Steel clasp, original
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition : Very fine preserved condition.
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical : Checked quartz movement, one-year guarantee
- Included : Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seiko SilverWave range?
The SilverWave is one of Seiko's first “waterproof” sports lines, introduced before its iconic diving watches. Positioned between dress models and divers, it is recognized by its wave-shaped logo on the dial and case back, which indicates a watch designed to withstand water and everyday wear.
Is the 8229 quartz caliber reliable?
Yes. The 8229 is a Seiko quartz movement renowned for its robustness and precision, considered particularly solid for its era. This watch has been checked by our watchmakers and comes with a one-year mechanical warranty.
Why is the day displayed in Japanese?
This is a JDM model (Japanese Domestic Market), originally sold exclusively in Japan. Its day aperture is bilingual: it can display the day in Japanese ideograms (kanji) or in English, depending on the setting. This is an authentic characteristic that attests to the piece's origin.
Can this watch be worn by a man or a woman?
With its 37mm case excluding the crown, this SilverWave is equally suitable for the male and female wrist. Its blue dial and steel bracelet make it a versatile piece, elegant for everyday wear as well as with more formal attire.
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.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- 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
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
Return period
You have 14 days after receipt to return an item. It must be sent back in its original condition, with all accessories, boxes and documents provided.
Costs at your expense
- Return and import costs
- Actual initial shipping cost (regardless of any amount charged at checkout — free delivery only covers the shipment if the purchase is kept)
- Bank transaction fees (~5%)
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In-person purchases
Items handed over in person during a private appointment cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
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