{"product_id":"montre-seiko-6030-5080-acier-coussin-cadran-damier-tisse-1980","title":"Vintage Watch Seiko 6030-5080 Steel — Cushion Woven Damier Dial (1980) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko stainless steel cushion: the high-end Japanese dress watch with woven dial and basket-weave bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for both men and women, representative of early-1980s Japanese architectural design. Its \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal cushion case\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel, with chamfered angles and polished surfaces, extends into an integrated bracelet with a basket-weave pattern that gives the piece its overall unity. The case measures 31mm (32.5mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and a thickness of just 6mm. A slim, dense, and graphic watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the defining feature of the piece. Its surface reveals a fine woven checkerboard texture, which echoes the bracelet pattern exactly and catches the light in successive small squares. Applied gilt baton hour markers rhythmically frame the perimeter, double at 12 o'clock, and the small contemporary Seiko medallion sits beneath the center. Two faceted gilt hands and a \u003cstrong\u003eslender seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e complete a display that is as legible as it is refined. The Seiko Quartz signature occupies the top of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeating inside is the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 6030 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-end quartz movement with eight jewels, fitted with a fine rate-adjustment screw, a rare refinement on a battery-powered movement. Its original stated accuracy was ±15 seconds per month. Produced from 1980 onward, it equipped the brand's most carefully finished lines. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. It is the slim construction of this caliber that allows the 6mm profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel, with basket-weave links, gives the watch a seamless presence, halfway between a dress watch and a sporty de ville. Adjustable up to a 21cm wrist circumference, it hugs the wrist without slack. The fluted \u003cstrong\u003ecrown\u003c\/strong\u003e is set into the right side. The ensemble, entirely original, offers the discreet elegance and careful finishing of the high-end Seiko of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 6030 caliber features a fine rate-adjustment screw and an original stated accuracy of ±15 s\/month: a high-end quartz, not an entry-level movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe woven dial and basket-weave bracelet share the same motif: a design coherence characteristic of the carefully finished Seiko of the early 1980s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crystal shows some signs of wear, and the brushed steel has superficial micro-scratches, consistent with the age of the piece. The dial, however, is clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1000\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 Steel cushion dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6030-5080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\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 High-end Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 6030 (8 jewels, fine rate adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±15 s\/month originally stated\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 Steel (steel back), octagonal cushion shape, integrated bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (32.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorne à corne :\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉpaisseur :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with a woven texture (checkerboard), applied gilt baton indexes, Seiko medallion, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted gilt batons, slender seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, some scratches (6\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, integrated basketweave mesh, adjustable wrist size up to 21cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel folding clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful state of preservation. Crisp woven dial, intact medallion. The Crystal shows a few visible signs of wear, and the brushed steel of the case and bracelet has superficial micro-scratches, 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\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, 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 the Seiko calibre 6030 a good quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a high-end quartz. The 6030 is a movement with eight jewels, fitted with a fine rate-adjustment screw, which makes it possible to fine-tune its accuracy — a rare refinement on a battery-powered movement. Its original stated accuracy was ±15 seconds per month. Produced from 1980 onward, it equipped the refined lines of Seiko. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the woven dial of this Seiko ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a checkerboard embossed-texture dial, whose pattern exactly echoes that of the basketweave bracelet. Under the light, this weave animates the surface with successive little squares, without ever overloading it. It is a dial work characteristic of the careful Japanese dress watches of the early 1980s, and an original detail unique to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 6030-5080 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the pressure on the case back is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 31mm cushion case suit a men's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. On a shaped watch, wrist presence goes beyond diameter alone: with a Lug-to-lug of 36mm and an integrated bracelet, this Seiko wears well on wrists from 15 to 19cm in circumference. Its cushion shape and restrained 6mm thickness give it a dressy look, discreet under a cuff yet assertive on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bracelet original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The basketweave steel bracelet is the original one, designed to extend the case in a seamless silhouette. Its pattern echoes the texture of the dial. It is adjustable up to a 21cm wrist size and closes with a Buckle steel folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54193261576529,"sku":"051870 6030-5080","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04386.jpg?v=1783873114","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-watch-cushion-woven-damier-dial-steel-6030-5080-1980","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}