{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-9521-5040-plaque-or-lunette-ciselee-1985","title":"Vintage Seiko 9521-5040 Watch — Gold-Plated, Engraved Bezel (1985) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA rectangular Seiko Quartz from 1985, with a 5 mm-thick gold-plated case with a chiselled bezel and cut corners, a brushed gold-tone dial, on brown crocodile-embossed leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn extra-thin Seiko Quartz from 1985, gold-plated, with a chiselled bezel and brushed gold-tone dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular case, 31 mm wide, is no more than 5 mm thick. Its polished bezel, cut at the four corners, is bordered on its sides by a chiselled frieze motif that catches the light with every movement of the wrist; the short lugs receive the strap in continuity with the case middle. The gold plating, patinated by time on the edges, retains its lustre on the polished surfaces. The steel caseback bears the piece's reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-tone dial, brushed vertically, has eleven printed black baton markers, as fine as pen strokes, and a double applied gold-tone marker at 12 o'clock. The gold-tone dauphine hands and slender centre seconds hand are read tone on tone. The Seiko Quartz signature is printed below 12 o'clock, with no window or other inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibre 9521 is a Japanese three-hand quartz movement, without a date, whose slimness allows for this case thickness. The serial number places production in August, with the year estimated at 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original gold-tone crown is set into the case middle at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a brown crocodile-embossed leather strap with Buckle steel, both not original. With 34 mm of Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as on a woman's wrist, and disappears under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — An extra-thin, gold-plated case that slips under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiselled bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — An engraved frieze on the sides of the bezel, four cut corners: the decoration is contained within the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal brushed gold-tone dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Printed black markers, double gold-tone marker at 12 o'clock, gold-tone dauphine hands: no retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Quartz watch from the 1980s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980s, Seiko offered its quartz calibres in slim dress-watch cases, often rectangular, with worked bezels and pared-back dials. This reference 9521-5040, gold-plated with a chiselled bezel and brushed gold-tone dial, is one such expression from 1985, to be worn daily under a cuff as well as in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eEach piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"See all our vintage Seiko watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage watches under 500 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\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, rectangular dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9521-5040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5849••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1985\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 watch, women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 9521\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), rectangular shape with clipped corners, chiselled bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 mm (32 mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed gold-tone, printed black baton markers, double gold-tone marker at 12 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone dauphine hands, gold-tone seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown crocodile-embossed leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition, with a few 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\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked and functional quartz movement, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, 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 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the bezel decoration represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA chiselled frieze running along the sides of the bezel, between the clipped corners, in the spirit of Seiko dress watches from the 1980s. We do not attribute to this piece any story that we cannot verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the case is gold-plated with a steel back. The plating shows patina born of time on the edges, visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brown crocodile-embossed leather strap and its steel Buckle were fitted as replacements; the 20 mm Lug width allows easy changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 31 mm wide, 34 mm Lug-to-lug, and 5 mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a pickup point or to your home depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55038216438097,"sku":"584912 9521-5040","price":336.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_08360.jpg?v=1790323752","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-watch-9521-5040-gold-plated-chiselled-bezel-1985","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}