{"product_id":"montre-seiko-silverwave-quartz-cadran-bleu-day-date-1981","title":"Vintage Seiko SilverWave Quartz — Blue Dial Day-Date (1981) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe sporty elegance of Japanese quartz, signed SilverWave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko SilverWave\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1981 embodies a fascinating period in Japanese watchmaking, when Seiko was exploring quartz with as much technical ambition as aesthetic care. Its \u003cstrong\u003esunburst blue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSilverWave\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ewave-shaped logo\u003c\/strong\u003e present on the dial and on the caseback is not decorative: it identifies the models designed to withstand water and everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by the \u003cstrong\u003e8229 quartz caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its reliability and precision, it features a \u003cstrong\u003ebilingual day-date window\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushed steel case, with the cushion shape characteristic of the 1980s, is fitted with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal integrated steel bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e. A coherent and well-preserved ensemble, ideal for anyone seeking a versatile vintage watch, equally suited to a masculine or feminine wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal sunburst blue dial, with beautiful depth, featuring the signature wave logo of the SilverWave range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust and precise 8229 quartz caliber, bilingual kanji\/English day-date display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese domestic market model (JDM), uncommon in Europe, on its original steel bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003eSee our other vintage Seiko watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\" title=\"Vintage Japanese Watches\"\u003eSee all our vintage Japanese watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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 SilverWave Day-Date blue\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 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (JDM model)\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 caliber 8229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date, bilingual day (English\/Japanese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm (39mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm (Crystal included)\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 Original sunburst blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated steel, original (adjustable, length 19cm)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine preserved condition.\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, one-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko SilverWave range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8229 quartz caliber reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the day displayed in Japanese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this watch be worn by a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032977690961,"sku":"170866 8229-8000","price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_02362.jpg?v=1781170580","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-silverwave-watch-blue-dial-day-date-1981","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}