{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-spirit-5e31-5a50-plaque-or-1991","title":"Vintage Seiko Spirit Watch 5E31-5A50 — Gold-Plated, Frosted Dial (1991) ","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 rectangular Seiko Spirit from 1991, with a gold-plated case with bevelled corners and a frosted champagne dial, powered by the 5E31 quartz calibre stated at ±20 seconds per year. Checked and delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA gold-plated rectangular Seiko Spirit, frosted dial and centre seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 31 mm rectangular case stands out for its bevel-cut corners, extending the polished bezel through to the lugs. The gold plating, given patina by time along the edges, alternates polished surfaces and more matte sides depending on the light. The steel caseback bears the piece's reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne dial has a frosted, finely grained texture that catches the light without reflecting it. The gold-tone baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and the matching baton hands stand out clearly against this background; a slender centre seconds hand completes the display. The Seiko signature and the Spirit designation are printed below 12 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5E31 calibre is a three-jewel Japanese quartz movement, without date, used in the Spirit and Dolce lines of Seiko; its precision stated by the manufacturer is ±20 seconds per year, a level reserved at the time for so-called high-precision movements. The serial number dates production to February 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel pin buckle, both not original. The format of 31 mm wide by 36 mm Lug-to-lug and 5 mm thick makes it suitable for unisex wear, under a cuff as well as on a feminine 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\u003eOriginal frosted dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — The grained champagne texture, signed Seiko Spirit, is that of 1991: no touch-up, no reluming.\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\u003e5E31 calibre at ±20 s\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japanese quartz movement whose stated precision far exceeds that of ordinary quartz movements from the same period.\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\u003e5 mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slim case with bevel-cut corners that slips under a cuff and suits both a man's and a woman's wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Spirit watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spirit line, distributed by Seiko in the 1990s, combines dress case designs in a restrained size with precise quartz calibres. This rectangular gold-plated reference, with frosted dial and centre seconds, offers the aesthetic of a 1990s dress watch with the reliability of a Japanese movement without periodic maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eEach piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put 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=\"See 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 Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5E31-5A50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1247••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1991\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, Seiko caliber 5E31, 3 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel caseback), rectangular shape with chamfered corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 mm (32 mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frosted champagne, gold-tone baton markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone batons, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, visible mark depending on the light (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-embossed leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not 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 Surface scratches from wear on the polished bezel and case sides, plating with patina born of time on the edges; original dial and hands [score \/10 to be completed]\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 Quartz movement checked and working, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, 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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko Spirit line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpirit is a line of dress watches distributed by Seiko in the 1990s, mainly on the Japanese market, around precision quartz calibers. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is the 5E31 caliber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer states ±20 seconds per year for this three-jewel caliber, whereas a standard quartz movement from the same period is expressed in seconds per month. The movement has been checked and is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the case is gold-plated with a steel caseback. The plating shows patina born of time on the edges, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a feminine wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes. At 31 mm wide, 36 mm lug-to-lug and 5 mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist, like the rectangular dress watches of its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is shipped from Dubai by DHL Express or equivalent, with tracking and insurance. Shipping is free from €1,000 of order value; otherwise €20 for Europe and €40 internationally; taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area. Payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55040007536977,"sku":"124764 5E31-5A50","price":341.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08287.jpg?v=1790086486","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-spirit-5e31-5a50-watch-gold-plated-frosted-dial-1991","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}