Seiko Watch 7N00-8A00 Gold-Plated — White Arabic Dial (2001)
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Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
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Seiko gold-plated: the Japanese dress watch with white dial, Arabic numerals, and minute track
This Seiko watch is a dress watch of mixed gender, suitable for both men and women, with remarkable understatement. Its round gold-plated case, with a slim bezel and tapered lugs, embodies a luminous and timeless classicism. It measures 34mm (35mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 40.5mm and a thickness of only 5.35mm. A remarkably slim piece, made to slip under a cuff.
The white lacquered dial offers perfect legibility. Twelve black Arabic numerals circle it, doubled by a printed numbered minute track around the periphery, marked every five minutes — a detail that gives the watch an unexpected technical and vintage allure on a dress piece. The SEIKO and QUARTZ signatures occupy the upper center. Two slender blackened baton hands and a matching seconds hand sweep across the whole, in the purest spirit of the classic watch.
At its heart beats the Seiko 7N00 caliber, a three-hand quartz movement renowned for its reliability and longevity. In practice, maintenance is limited to a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping. It is the choice of simplicity and precision, without the need for winding.
On the wrist, the piece embraces a luminous classic character. The warm gold plating and white dial create a clean, elegant ensemble, highlighted here by a black genuine crocodile leather strap. This strap is not original; it is mounted on a Buckle steel. The Lug width of 18mm leaves the choice of replacement straps open.
Three points to note
- The numbered minute track around the periphery gives this dress dial a technical and vintage allure, while making it perfectly legible.
- The extra-thin 5.35mm case is one of the piece’s assets: a rare slenderness that slips under every cuff.
- The case is gold-plated, not solid: it shows fine signs of wear, noted with complete transparency.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Dress watch
- Reference: 7N00-8A00
- Estimated year: 2001
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 7N00
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Case: Gold-plated (steel back), round shape
- Dimensions: 34mm (35mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 40.5mm
- Thickness: 5.35mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Gold-plated, original
- Dial: White lacquered, black Arabic numerals, numbered minute track, Seiko and Quartz signatures, original
- Hands: Blackened baton markers (hours, minutes), fine original seconds hand
- Crystal : Mineral, very good condition
- Bracelet: Genuine black crocodile leather, non-original
- Buckle : Steel, non-original
Condition and warranty
- General condition: Excellent state of preservation. Immaculate white dial, crisp hands, and gold-plated case in good condition, showing only fine superficial signs of wear.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Checked quartz movement, new battery, 1-year warranty
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Seiko 7N00 calibre reliable?
Yes. The 7N00 is one of the most widespread three-hand quartz movements from Seiko, renowned for its reliability and longevity. Maintenance is very straightforward: a battery replacement by any watchmaker is all that is needed. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is covered by a 1-year warranty.
What is the purpose of the numbered minute track on the dial?
This peripheral scale, numbered in fives, allows precise reading of the minutes and seconds, in the manner of technical or military-inspired watches. On this dress piece, it adds a vintage character and enhanced legibility, while elegantly structuring the white dial.
Is the case made of solid gold?
No: it is a gold-plated case with a steel back, a common construction on Seiko dress watches. The plating brings the warmth and brilliance of gold at a fraction of the price. This piece shows fine signs of wear on its plating, noted with complete transparency.
Is this Seiko water-resistant?
No. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the pressure resistance of the case back is no longer what it once was. Avoid the shower, the pool, and the sea. However, simple contact with rainwater does not pose any difficulty.
Is a 34mm case suitable for which wrist?
With a 34mm diameter and a 40.5mm Lug-to-lug, this is a versatile dress format: ideally worn on a slim to medium wrist, where it appears perfectly proportioned, and discreet under a cuff thanks to its 5.35mm thickness. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the desired look, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all sorts of wrists. Size is only a reference point, never a rule.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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