Vintage Seiko Watch - Tonneau Gold-Plated Black (1982)
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Seiko Tonneau Black 6431-5180 (1982)
This watch, produced in 1982, bears the reference 6431-5180. It is a pre-owned Seiko watch featuring a tonneau gold-plated case. The black dial is adorned with applied gilt baton hour markers, matched with the two central hands, offering sharp contrast for legibility. Powered by a quartz movement, this vintage Japanese watch measures 31mm wide (33mm including crown). Its size suits both men's and women's wrists. It is intended for enthusiasts of vintage Seiko models seeking a vintage quartz Seiko watch defined by curved lines and a clean dial.
Why buy this piece now?
- The tonneau case: Its rounded lines offer a fluid presence on the wrist, standing apart from classic geometric formats.
- The dial contrast: The combination of the black background with the gilt elements (hour markers, hands, markings) ensures direct and quick time reading.
- The slim profile: At 6.3mm thick, the watch retains a restrained volume suited to daily wear under a shirt cuff.
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Tonneau Gold
- Reference: 6431-5180
- Estimated year: 1982
- Gender: Men, women
- Movement: Quartz
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Gold-plated, steel caseback
- Dimensions: 31mm (33mm including crown)
- Lug to lug: 35mm
- Thickness: 6.3mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Original gilt
- Dial: Black with gilt hour markers, original
- Hands: Original gilt
- Crystal: Original mineral crystal (condition: 7/10)
- Strap: Black leather, not original
- Buckle: Non-original pin buckle
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition: Very well preserved condition
- Water resistance: No (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical condition: Serviced movement and one-year warranty
- Included: atelier invoice, protective case (sold without original box and papers)
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.
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.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- 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
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Taxes and customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product page. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt and are payable by the buyer. Customs inspections may in rare cases extend the delivery time.
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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