{"product_id":"montre-seiko-sq-8223-5250-bicolore-cadran-blanc-1981","title":"Vintage Seiko SQ 8223-5250 Two-Tone — White Dial (1981) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko SQ vintage: a two-tone quartz watch with a white Roman dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko SQ vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e — for « Seiko Quartz » — is an elegant dress piece with a two-tone cushion case, in steel and gold-tone bezel, with a white Roman numeral dial. From one of Seiko's earliest quartz lines, renowned for its reliability and precision, it appeals through its classicism and its beautiful two-tone contrast. Of versatile proportions, it can be worn equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist. A sober and refined Japanese watch, ideal for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights fine black Roman numerals, a precise railway minute track, and a day-date window at 3 o'clock. The « Seiko Quartz » signature and the « SQ » emblem appear on the dial. Slim gold-tone and black hands glide over the whole for clear and elegant reading. A classic and luminous dial, enhanced by the brilliance of the gold-tone bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003equartz caliber 8223\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reliable and precise analog movement with day-date display, produced by Seiko in the early 1980s. Battery-powered, it carries on the legacy of Seiko, a quartz pioneer with the Astron in 1969. A controlled movement, guaranteeing precise everyday operation, without demanding mechanical servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e32mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e in cushion shape, in steel with gold-tone bezel, mounted on its original two-tone bracelet, this vintage watch offers a versatile and dressy format, on the wrist of both a man and a woman — a true \u003cstrong\u003eUnisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dial, hands, and the Crystal crystal are in very good condition. The original two-tone bracelet is adjustable (length ~21cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko SQ watch (Seiko Quartz) vintage, two-tone steel and gold cushion case, white Roman numeral dial and day-date (1981).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable Seiko quartz caliber 8223, day and date display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn its original two-tone bracelet; Unisex watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eSeiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eJapanese vintage 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 SQ (Seiko Quartz) day-date, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8223-5250\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\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 8223 (day-date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, day (bilingual), date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone, steel and gold-tone bezel (steel back), cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm (33.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm\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 White, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, signatures « Seiko Quartz » and SQ emblem, day-date at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone and black (hours, minutes) and 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  Bicolor steel and gold, original (adjustable, length ~21cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original steel clasp\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 state of preservation. Dial, hands and Crystal crystal in very fine condition; case and bicolor bracelet in good 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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, guaranteed for 1 year\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 does “SQ” mean on this Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“SQ” means “Seiko Quartz”. It is one of the first quartz watch lines from Seiko, launched in the late 1970s and renowned for its precision and excellent value for money. The SQ emblem proudly appears on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the movement of this Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is fitted with the Seiko 8223 quartz caliber, a reliable and precise analog movement with day and date display, produced in the early 1980s. Battery-powered, it delivers excellent everyday accuracy without mechanical servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a bicolor case, in steel with a gilt bezel, matched to its bicolor bracelet. This finish offers the chic contrast of steel and gold while preserving the robustness of steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dated 1981, it is well beyond the thirty-year threshold generally retained for the term “vintage”. It is an authentic vintage Seiko SQ watch, a witness to the golden age of Japanese quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a unisex watch. Its 32mm cushion case suits both a masculine and a feminine wrist. Its white Roman numeral dial and bicolor presence make it an elegant watch for every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54037820637521,"sku":"8223-5210 110382","price":315.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04080.jpg?v=1783434921","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-sq-8223-5250-two-tone-white-dial-1981","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}