{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-spirit-5e21-5b50-plaque-or-cadran-lin-2004","title":"Vintage Seiko Spirit Watch 5E21-5B50 — Gold-Plated, Linen Dial (2004) ","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 gold-plated Seiko Spirit from 2004, polished bezel with rounded corners, champagne linen-texture dial and applied gold-tone markers, on black crocodile-embossed leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA rectangular gold-plated Seiko Spirit, champagne linen-texture dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular case, 26 mm wide, measures 6 mm thick. Its polished bezel, with four rounded corners, frames the Crystal in a continuous surround; the short lugs extend the caseband without interruption. The gold plating, patinated by time along the edges, retains its lustre on the polished surfaces. The steel caseback bears the piece reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne dial features a woven texture, known as linen, which catches the light without reflecting it. Twelve applied gold-tone baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, encircle the dial with a fine hash minute track. The gold-tone dauphine hands and slender centre seconds hand are read tone on tone. The word Spirit is printed below 12 o'clock, the Seiko signature above 6 o'clock, with no aperture or other inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calibre 5E21 is a Japanese three-hand quartz movement, with no date. The serial number places production in October, with the year estimated at 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original gold-tone crown is set into the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel, both not original. With a 36 mm Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist, as a dress watch in a restrained format.\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 linen dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — A champagne woven texture, twelve applied gold-tone markers, dauphine hands: no retouching.\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\u003ePolished bezel with rounded corners\u003c\/strong\u003e — A gold-plated surround with softened corners, within a 6 mm thickness.\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\u003eBlack crocodile-embossed leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — A dark strap that responds to the gold plating and the champagne dial, on Buckle steel.\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 and 2000s, brings together dress watches in restrained formats built around reliable quartz movements. This rectangular 5E21-5B50 reference, gold-plated with a champagne linen dial, is a warm monochrome version from 2004, to be worn daily under a cuff as well as in the evening.\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 5E21-5B50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number :\u003c\/strong\u003e 4002••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2004\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 calibre 5E21\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 back), rectangular shape with rounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth :\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 mm (27 mm including 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 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 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 Champagne linen texture, applied gold-tone baton markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone dauphine hands, gold-tone seconds hand, 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\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-embossed leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, 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 Very good overall condition, Crystal 9\/10, original dial and hands\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 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, mainly on the Japanese market, built around quartz calibres. We attribute no history to this piece that we cannot verify.\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 back. The plating shows patina born of time on the edges, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black crocodile-embossed leather strap and its steel Buckle were fitted as replacements; the 17 mm Lug width allows for easy changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 26 mm wide, 36 mm Lug-to-lug, and 6 mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.\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. Taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55038872518993,"sku":"400290 5E21-5B50","price":367.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08446.jpg?v=1790346242","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-spirit-watch-5e21-5b50-gold-plated-linen-dial-2004","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}