{"product_id":"montre-seiko-sq-vintage-8223-5120-boitier-tv-kanji-jdm-1981","title":"Vintage Seiko SQ Watch — 8223-5120 TV Case Kanji JDM (1981) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Quartz SQ — A bilingual JDM piece with authentic Japanese charm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced around 1981, is a \u003cstrong\u003eJDM piece\u003c\/strong\u003e (Japanese Domestic Market) — that is, originally sold on the Japanese market for a Japanese clientele. The detail that immediately reveals it: the \u003cstrong\u003eday window at 3 o’clock with a dual display\u003c\/strong\u003e, alternating between \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese kanji\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chinese characters used in Japanese) and \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e. A typically JDM feature, sought after by enthusiasts of authentic Seiko pieces imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver sunburst dial\u003c\/strong\u003e plays with the light thanks to its radiant central finish. The \u003cstrong\u003eblack applied baton indices\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a crisp, elegant reading. The \u003cem\u003eSEIKO QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e signature at 12 o’clock coexists with the \u003cstrong\u003e“SQ” logo in a hexagon at 6 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — the specific label for Japanese quartz models Seiko from the late 1970s and early 1980s, a guarantee of JDM authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel TV-shaped case\u003c\/strong\u003e (square with very rounded angles, also known in watchmaking as a “cushion” or “TV dial”) is an aesthetic signature of the 1970s-80s. The \u003cstrong\u003e7.9mm profile\u003c\/strong\u003e remains slim, and the \u003cstrong\u003e31mm\u003c\/strong\u003e format offers a balanced wrist presence. Driven by the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 8223 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese quartz movement with bilingual day-date display, this piece combines modern precision with period authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003ecognac grained leather strap with white stitching\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko JDM\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at enthusiasts of distinctive Japanese pieces — cushion design, sunburst dial, and kanji calendar. Perfectly balanced Unisex format. Selected piece, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast, secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko Quartz SQ JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) with bilingual kanji-English day window: a hallmark of authenticity for a piece imported directly from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase steel TV-shaped case (cushion case) with a design typical of the 1970s-80s, silver sunburst dial with applied baton indices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko 8223 Japanese quartz caliber with day-date — the precision and reliability of true vintage Japanese watchmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Seiko watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches under 500€\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/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 Seiko Quartz SQ — bilingual kanji JDM TV dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8223-5120\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 — Japanese Domestic Market)\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 8223 caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date, bilingual day (English \/ Japanese kanji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel back), TV shape (cushion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (32mm with 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 7.9mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\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 Sunburst silvered, black applied baton indices, original Seiko Quartz and SQ logo signatures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton, 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 Cognac grained leather with white stitching, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel buckle, non-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 good state of preservation. Impeccable original sunburst silvered dial, steel case in good condition, Crystal mineral crystal in very good condition. Fully functional bilingual day-date display.\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, 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\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a JDM watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJDM stands for \"Japanese Domestic Market\" — it refers to a watch originally produced and sold on the Japanese market, for Japanese customers. These pieces are often recognized by details specific to the local market: kanji day window, Japanese inscriptions, or exclusive references not exported. They are sought after by collectors for their authenticity and original character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the \"SQ\" logo of Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"SQ\" logo inside a hexagon, present at 6 o'clock on the dial, stands for \"Seiko Quartz\". It is the specific label affixed by Seiko to its high-end quartz models produced in the 1970s and 1980s — a mark of quality and an authenticity marker for enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bilingual kanji dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe day window of this Seiko alternates between two languages: Japanese kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese) and English. A typical feature of Seiko watches produced for the Japanese domestic market. The displayed language is adjusted via the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a TV-shaped watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA TV-shaped watch (\"TV dial\" or \"cushion case\" in English, i.e. cushion case) refers to a square case with very rounded corners, whose silhouette evokes a vintage cathode-ray television screen. Highly popular in the 1970s and early 1980s, this design is now appreciated for its fully embraced vintage character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is caliber Seiko 8223?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaliber 8223 is a Japanese Seiko quartz movement from the 1970s-80s, with bilingual day-date. Reliable and precise, it equipped many Seiko Quartz and SQ dress watches intended for the Japanese domestic market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53939029573969,"sku":"130266 8223-5120","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_01687.jpg?v=1780411115","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-sq-watch-8223-5120-tv-case-kanji-jdm-1981","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}