{"product_id":"montre-seiko-7820-5040-acier-rectangulaire-maille-milanaise-1980s","title":"Vintage Watch Seiko 7820-5040 Steel — Rectangular Milanese Mesh (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko rectangular steel: the Japanese dress watch with woven dial and Milanese mesh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e for both men and women, designed in the classic vocabulary of the shaped watch. Its \u003cstrong\u003erectangular case\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel, with sharp edges and polished sides, flows into a supple \u003cstrong\u003eMilanese mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the piece all its elegance. The case measures 27mm (29mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 30mm and a thickness of only 6.3mm, Crystal included. A slim and refined piece, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals, in the light, a fine woven honeycomb texture that enlivens the entire surface without ever overloading it. The indices are simple applied blackened baton markers, double at 12 o'clock. The Seiko Quartz signature occupies the top of the dial, while the small period \"SQ\" medallion is set at 6 o'clock. Two slender blackened baton hands are all that is needed for display: no seconds hand, no date, just the essentials on this elaborately worked backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko calibre 7820\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-end analog quartz movement with two hands, produced in Japan in the 1980s. Its thin construction is precisely what makes the watch's 6.3mm profile possible. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping. Seiko has not published any precision specification for this calibre: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003eMilanese mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e provides all the comfort of the piece. This woven steel bracelet, supple and dense, hugs the wrist without any hard point and adjusts up to 21cm. Entirely original, it extends the rectangular case into a dressy and timeless silhouette, highly sought after on shaped watches from the 1980s. The steel crown sits in the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Milanese mesh and the woven dial are the two signatures of the piece: two textures that echo one another and set this watch apart from an ordinary model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a slight mark under 12 o'clock, visible up close: a trace of age that we prefer to point out rather than embellish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original precision specification has been published by Seiko for this calibre. We therefore make no claim 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 vintage Seiko 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 7820-5040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\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 Japanese quartz, Seiko calibre 7820\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 Steel (steel back), rectangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm (29mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with a woven texture (honeycomb), applied blackened baton indexes, medallion Seiko, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened baton hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, in very good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, Milanese mesh, adjustable wrist size up to 21cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, 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 Good state of preservation. The mesh and case are clean with some signs of wear. The dial, however, shows a slight mark below 12 o'clock, and the steel has fine traces of use, 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\u003eMechanism :\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 this rectangular Seiko a Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is an authentic Seiko, signed on the dial and engraved with its reference 7820-5040. The rectangular steel case with Milanese mesh 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\u003eWhat is a Milanese mesh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilanese mesh is a bracelet made from a very fine, tightly woven metal weave, supple like fabric. Inherited from Italian goldsmithing, it hugs the wrist without any rigid point and gives the watch a discreet, timeless elegance. On this Seiko, it is in steel and original, matching the rectangular case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 7820 movement reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 7820 is a high-end analog quartz movement with two hands, produced in Japan in the 1980s. Its simple, slim construction makes it durable, and in practice its maintenance is limited to battery replacement. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is warranted for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 7820-5040 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 caseback is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. However, simple contact with rainwater does not pose any problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 27mm rectangular case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a rectangular watch, it is the Lug-to-lug that matters: 30mm here, which places the piece on slender to medium wrists, approximately 14 to 18cm. It is the classic format of the dress watch in a shaped case: discreet on a masculine wrist, perfectly proportioned on a feminine wrist. The Milanese mesh adjusts finely to every wrist size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188568346961,"sku":"793936 7820-5040","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-7820-5040-acier-rectangulaire-maille-milanaise-1980s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783982109","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-watch-seiko-7820-5040-stainless-steel-rectangular-milanese-mesh-1980s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}