{"product_id":"montre-seiko-acier-4120-9010-cadran-bleu-nuit-1976","title":"Vintage Seiko Steel 4120-9010 — Midnight Blue Dial (1976) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko quartz vintage: a stainless steel watch with a midnight blue dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is immediately appealing thanks to its superb \u003cstrong\u003emidnight blue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in an elegant round stainless steel case, slim and understated. Produced by Seiko in 1976, it is among the brand's first compact quartz watches. Understated and dressy, it can be worn just as easily on a man's wrist as on a woman's. A vintage watch with timeless charm, ideal for everyday wear as well as evening occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emidnight blue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the key asset of this Seiko: a deep, subtly graduated sunburst tone that catches the light with elegance. Applied silver baton hour markers and a fine railroad minute track ensure legibility, while the « \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e » signature and the brand emblem at 6 o'clock complete the ensemble. Three slender silver hands — hours, minutes and seconds — glide across this remarkably restrained dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber 4120\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact quartz movement launched by the Suwa factory in the mid-1970s. It is one of the brand's first generations of mass-produced quartz, a direct heir to the \u003cstrong\u003eAstron\u003c\/strong\u003e of 1969 — the world's very first quartz watch. Remarkably slim for its era, this caliber offers the precision and simplicity of quartz: a simple battery powers it for more than a year, with no mechanical servicing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e33.5mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e and slim profile, this vintage watch can be worn just as easily on a man's wrist as on a woman's — a true \u003cstrong\u003eUnisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original dial is in very fine condition and the Crystal crystal is in good condition (rated 8\/10, with some signs of wear). It is fitted on a genuine black crocodile leather strap, not original, with a stainless steel Buckle buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant vintage Seiko watch, round stainless steel case, graduated midnight blue dial (1976).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeiko caliber 4120 (Suwa factory), one of the brand's first compact quartz movements, heir to the Astron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex watch (for men and women); original dial in very fine condition, Crystal 8\/10 (noted).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eJapanese vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003evintage 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 Round quartz (blue dial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4120-9010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\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 4120 (Suwa factory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel (steel caseback), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm wide (34.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2mm (Crystal included)\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, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midnight blue, applied silver baton hour markers, railroad minute track, signature « Seiko Quartz », emblem Seiko at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Steel baton hour markers (hours, minutes, seconds hand), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in very good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black crocodile 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\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Original dial in very good condition; Crystal mineral crystal in good condition (8\/10, some signs of wear).\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, fully so. Equipped with the Seiko 4120 calibre and dated 1976, it is well beyond the thirty-year threshold generally used for the term “vintage.” It is an authentic vintage Seiko watch, a witness to the early days of quartz at Seiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special about the 4120 calibre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 4120 is one of the first compact quartz movements produced on a large scale by Seiko, from 1975 onward, at the Suwa factory. It descends directly from the 1969 Astron, the world’s first quartz watch. Remarkably slim for its era, it remains renowned for its reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial really blue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dial features a deep midnight blue, with a subtle sunburst finish, shifting from light blue to dark blue depending on the light. It is one of the major aesthetic strengths of this watch, in perfect harmony with its steel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a women’s watch. Its 33.5 mm round case suits both a masculine and a feminine wrist. Its blue dial and dress-watch proportions make it a versatile vintage watch, for both men and women, from everyday wear to more formal occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international shipping timeframe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, international delivery within 3 to 5 days, insurance included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54110138630481,"sku":"629498 4120-9010","price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_03104.jpg?v=1782048780","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-steel-4120-9010-midnight-blue-dial-1976","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}