{"product_id":"montre-seiko-2220-0180-acier-cadran-lin-argente-manuel-1974","title":"Vintage Watch Seiko 2220-0180 Stainless Steel — Silver Linen Dial Hand-Wound (1974) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko extra-thin steel: the Japanese dress watch with silver linen dial and hand-wound movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, unisex, worn equally by a man or a woman, in the purest spirit of the Japanese dress watch from the early 1970s. Its \u003cstrong\u003eround steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slim bezel and short, tapered lugs, embodies a clean and timeless classicism. It measures 33mm (35mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and a thickness of only 7.2mm. A slender and discreet piece, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a so-called “linen” texture, a cross-brushed finish that catches the light in a fine silky grid, highly sought-after on period dress dials. Faceted applied baton hour markers rhythmically frame the dial, with not a single numeral. The SEIKO signature occupies the top of the dial, the brand’s small lightning logo the bottom. Two slender blackened baton hands are all that is needed: no seconds hand, no date, only the essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003ecalibre Seiko 2220\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mechanical movement with \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound\u003c\/strong\u003e winding. No battery here: the watch is wound by hand each morning, in a gesture now rare. This is what sets this piece apart from the countless quartz watches of the same era and gives it its horological appeal. The movement of this example has been serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece wears like a timeless \u003cstrong\u003ede ville watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Polished steel and the silver linen dial create an understated tone-on-tone ensemble, here accentuated by a black \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap. This strap is not original; it is mounted on a steel Buckle. The 18mm Lug width leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch is mechanical with hand-wound movement: it must be wound daily to function. It is neither automatic nor quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe linen dial, with its cross-brushed finish, is the true refinement of the piece: a silky texture that changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a few fine marks and the steel bezel has slight signs of wear, consistent with the age of the piece. We prefer to note this rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Seiko vintage 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 Dress watch, linen dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2220-0180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\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 Mechanical hand-wound movement, calibre Seiko 2220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2mm\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  Silvered with a linen texture, faceted applied baton indexes, signature Seiko, lightning logo, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened faceted steel batons (hours, minutes), 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 Genuine black crocodile leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good state of preservation. Silver linen dial with a beautiful texture, crisp indexes and hands. The dial does however show a few fine marks, and the steel bezel has light signs of wear, 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\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced 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 automatic or quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither: it is a hand-wound mechanical watch. Its 2220 calibre must be wound by hand, generally once a day, by turning the crown. There is neither a battery nor an automatic rotor. It is a mode of operation that has become rare, and one of the attractions of this piece for lovers of traditional watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a « linen » dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe linen dial, or « linen », refers to a brushed finish of fine crossed lines, evoking the weave of linen fabric. This texture catches the light in a silky, ever-changing pattern, bringing subtle depth to the dial. It is a highly prized refinement on dress watches from the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the case back pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. A simple exposure to rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 33mm case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 33mm diameter and a Lug-to-lug of 36mm, this is the classic dress watch format: ideally worn on a slim to medium wrist, where it sits in perfect proportion, and discreetly under a cuff thanks to its 7.2mm thickness. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the look desired, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The market value is only a reference point, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54501852217681,"sku":"2220-0180 454294","price":388.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05282.jpg?v=1786026746","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-watch-2220-0180-steel-silver-linen-dial-hand-wound-1974","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}