{"product_id":"montre-seiko-spirit-7n43-7180-acier-jour-kanji-date-2000s","title":"Vintage Seiko Spirit 7N43-7180 Stainless Steel — Kanji Day Date (2000s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Spirit Steel: the neo-vintage Japanese watch with bilingual day display and silvered dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the brand’s everyday dress collection, and can be worn just as well by a man as by a woman. In steel throughout, it features a \u003cstrong\u003eround case\u003c\/strong\u003e with brushed surfaces and an integrated bracelet that extends the case without interruption. The case measures 34.5mm (37mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 40mm and a thickness of 8.4mm. A straightforward, well-balanced watch, made to be worn every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals, under the light, a fine sandblasted finish that catches the light without ever dazzling. The hour markers are applied faceted batons, and a peripheral railway minute track paces the minutes. At 3 o’clock, a double aperture displays the \u003cstrong\u003ebilingual day\u003c\/strong\u003e and the date: the day disc switches between kanji and English depending on the setting. Two baton hands and a slim seconds hand complete the display. The Seiko and Spirit signatures occupy the dial, understated and measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko calibre 7N43\u003c\/strong\u003e, an analog quartz movement with three hands, day and date, produced in Japan. It is a well-known everyday calibre, celebrated for its robustness, powered by a 371 battery (SR920SW) and designed to run for years with no maintenance other than a battery change. Produced in the 2000s, this piece falls under \u003cstrong\u003eneo-vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: recent enough to benefit from the reliability of a modern quartz, old enough to cultivate an era-appropriate charm. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel gives the watch a seamless look, halfway between a dress watch and a sporty de ville. Adjustable up to a 18.5cm wrist circumference, it hugs the wrist without play. The fluted \u003cstrong\u003ecrown\u003c\/strong\u003e sits on the right-hand side. Entirely original, the ensemble offers the comfort and understated finishing of Seiko Japanese watches of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe day disc is bilingual kanji\/English: it is a hallmark of Seiko intended for the Japanese market, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 7N43 calibre is a reliable day-date quartz; routine maintenance is limited to changing the battery (371 \/ SR920SW), available everywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crystal and brushed steel show light surface micro-scratches visible in grazing light, consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7N43-7180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\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 and women’s watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko calibre 7N43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 371 (SR920SW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, bilingual kanji\/English day, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel case back), round shape, integrated bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm (37mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4mm\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, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered sandblasted, faceted applied baton indexes, signatures Seiko and Spirit, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted steel baton hands, slim seconds hand, 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 Steel, integrated mesh, adjustable wrist size up to 18.5cm, original\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\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine condition. Clear silvered dial, functional day-date window. The Crystal and brushed steel show light surface scratches visible in grazing light, consistent with the age of the piece.\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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, 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 Spirit line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpirit is a Japanese line of Seiko bringing together everyday dress watches with a discreet, versatile spirit. It combines carefully finished steel cases, worked dials, and reliable quartz calibres, in a segment halfway between a de ville and an everyday watch. This example is a bilingual day-date version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the day displayed in Japanese characters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this Seiko was intended for the Japanese market. Its day wheel is bilingual: it switches between kanji characters and English depending on the position selected during setting. This is neither a defect nor an anomaly, but a sought-after mark of authenticity on period Seiko. Simply advance the day one extra step to return to the English display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 7N43 calibre reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 7N43 is an analog quartz movement with three hands, day and date at 3 o'clock, produced in Japan. It is a simple and robust calibre, powered by a 371 battery (SR920SW), designed to run for years with no intervention other than a battery change. The movement in this example has been checked by our watchmaker and comes with a one-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko Spirit 7N43-7180 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the caseback pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, pool, and sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you set the day and date on a Seiko 7N43?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crown has two positions. First click: quick setting of the day and date, turning one way for the date and the other for the day. Second click: time setting. Avoid setting the date between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., the period during which the date-change mechanism is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238972805457,"sku":"280168 7N43-7180","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-spirit-7n43-7180-acier-jour-kanji-date-2000s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783982874","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-spirit-watch-7n43-7180-stainless-steel-kanji-day-date-2000s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}