{"product_id":"montre-seiko-1600-6040-plaque-or-cadran-romain-1988","title":"Vintage Seiko Watch — Roman Dial Gold-Plated (1988) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko rectangular gold-plated: the small dress watch with white dial and Roman numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a unisex format, worn equally by a woman or a man with a slender wrist, designed in the classic vocabulary of 1980s shaped watches. Its \u003cstrong\u003erectangular case\u003c\/strong\u003e, gold-plated with a slim profile and polished flanks, cultivates wardrobe elegance rather than presence. The case measures 20mm (22mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 27mm and a thickness of 7.4mm. A deliberately compact piece, made to disappear under a shirt cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heart of the design. Twelve black Roman numerals run around it, while a rectangular railway minute track drawn at the center frames the Seiko Quartz signature and the small “SQ” logo placed at 6 o'clock. This layout, a frame within a frame, brings unexpected graphic depth to such a reduced surface. The blackened, slender and full \u003cstrong\u003eleaf hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are enough: no seconds hand, no date, only the hours and minutes read on an immaculate background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 1600 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quality analog quartz movement produced in Japan during the 1980s. Seiko reserved it for its slim dress cases, where its flat construction worked beautifully. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. Seiko did not publish a precision specification for this caliber: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece behaves like a \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm gold plating and compact format place it in the realm of tuxedo watches, to be worn with a slender, dark strap. It is currently fitted with a brown \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap, with a Buckle buckle, which is not original but suits the classicism of the whole. The Lug width of 16mm directs the choice of replacement straps toward slender widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is gold-plated and shows scratches as well as visible wear on the bezel and the case. We prefer to mention it rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial has a few light pitting marks near the center, visible up close: a patina consistent with the age of the piece, with no impact on legibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original precision specification is published by Seiko for this caliber. We therefore claim no value in seconds per month.\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 Rectangular dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600-6040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 801xxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\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 (small wrist) and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 1600\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 Gold-plated (steel back), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm (22mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Roman numerals, rectangular railroad minute track, \"SQ\" logo at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened leaf hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine brown crocodile leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, non-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 Beautifully preserved. The gold plating shows visible scratches and wear on the bezel and case; the dial has a few light specks near the center, consistent with the age of the piece. Hands and time display intact.\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 Checked quartz movement, new battery, 1-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 rectangular Seiko a Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is an authentic Seiko, signed on the dial and engraved with its 1600-6040 reference. The gold-plated rectangular case with a white dial and Roman numerals belongs to the common vocabulary of dress watches from the 1980s, adopted by many Japanese and Swiss houses. This piece claims nothing other than what it is, and the authenticity of its brand is guaranteed for life by Atelier Victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 1600 calibre reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 1600 is a quality analog quartz movement, produced in Japan in the 1980s for the slim dress cases of Seiko. Its simple construction makes it durable, and maintenance in practice is limited to battery replacement. The movement in this example has been checked by our watchmaker and comes with a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold plating is a layer of precious metal deposited on a steel case: it wears through abrasion, never through oxidation. Avoid repeated rubbing against a bracelet or a belt Buckle, and remove the watch before any manual work. A soft, dry cloth is enough for routine care; abrasive products and ultrasonic baths should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 1600-6040 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 brief contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wrist does a 20mm rectangular case suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a rectangular watch, it is the Lug-to-lug that matters: 27mm here, which places the piece on slim wrists, roughly 14 to 17cm. It is the classic format of the shaped dress watch: discreet on a slim men's wrist, perfectly proportioned on a women's wrist. Its 7.4mm thickness allows it to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54241207451985,"sku":"801994 1600-6040","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04313.jpg?v=1783712155","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-watch-roman-dial-gold-plated-1988","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}