Vintage Seiko Watch — Gold-Plated Roman Cream Dial (1990s)
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Seiko gold-plated quartz: a Japanese dress watch with Roman numerals from the 1990s
This Seiko watch is a unisex dress watch, designed for both women and men in the spirit of the most understated de ville watches. It belongs to that family of Japanese timepieces from the 1990s whose ambition was not to stand out, but to disappear beneath a shirt cuff. Case round gold-plated, smooth and domed bezel, slender welded lugs: nothing protrudes, nothing draws the eye. The whole piece measures 34mm (35.5mm with the crown) for a thickness of 6.5mm, Crystal included.
The cream dial is the true focus of the piece. Twelve tall, slender black Roman numerals frame an inner railway minute track punctuated by small red triangles at five-minute intervals: a discreet graphic detail, yet one that lends the whole composition an unexpected tension. The date window is set at 3 o'clock, framed in white. The gold-tone hands, openworked for the hours and minutes, leave the slender seconds hand to sweep across the railway minute track without ever crowding it. The Seiko signature and the Quartz mention are printed high beneath XII, in measured lettering.
Inside beats the Seiko caliber 7N22, an analog quartz movement produced in Japan during the 1990s. Three hands and a date: Seiko designed it for reliability rather than display. The original stated accuracy was ±15 seconds per month, with a SR920SW battery whose original stated autonomy reached five years. This is the very definition of a dress watch movement: slim, understated, forgotten as soon as it works. The movement has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping.
On the wrist, the proportions prove ideal. A diameter of 34mm and a 40.5mm Lug-to-lug place this Seiko in the realm of classic de ville watches, equally at ease on a slender wrist or a medium one. The 18mm Lug width allows for every strap variation. The piece is today fitted with a dark brown genuine crocodile leather strap, with a steel pin buckle, which is not original but perfectly echoes the vocabulary of the watch: warm, matte, without superfluous shine.
Three points to note
- The 7N22 caliber is no longer produced: movement spare parts are becoming scarcer, but SR920SW batteries remain available everywhere.
- The red triangles on the railway minute track are a period marker: they visually date the piece to the 1990s and do not appear on modern reissues.
- The gold plating is in excellent condition, but remains plating: it calls for avoiding repeated rubbing against a bracelet or a stiff leather strap.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Round dress watch, Roman numeral dial
- Reference: 7N22-8A20
- Year: 1990s
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 7N22
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock
- Case: Gold-plated (steel back), round shape
- Dimensions: 34mm (35.5mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 40.5mm
- Thickness: 6.5mm (Crystal included)
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Gold-plated, original
- Dial: Cream, black Roman numerals, railroad minute track with red markers, original
- Hands: Gold-tone, openworked, original
- Crystal: Mineral, very good condition, superficial micro-scratches
- Bracelet: Dark brown genuine crocodile leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel tang buckle, not original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Very fine state of preservation. Homogeneous, lustrous gold plating, with no notable wear on the edges or lugs. Superficial signs of use in the form of micro-scratches on the case and the Crystal, visible under grazing light, consistent with the age of the piece.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Checked quartz movement, new battery, 1-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor, protective box
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seiko 7N22 caliber reliable?
Yes. The 7N22 is an analog quartz movement with three hands and date, produced in Japan in the 1990s. Its original stated accuracy was ±15 seconds per month. It is a simple, robust caliber, designed to run for decades without anything other than a battery change. The movement in this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.
Which battery for a Seiko 7N22?
An SR920SW battery, also referenced as 370. The original stated autonomy by Seiko is five years. This battery is available from any watchmaker and in most jewelry stores. A new battery has been installed before shipping.
Is this Seiko 7N22-8A20 water-resistant?
No. 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.
Does a 34mm case suit which wrist?
A 34mm diameter with a Lug-to-lug of 40.5mm fits wrists of approximately 14 to 18cm. This is the classic dress watch format: discreet on an average पुरुष wrist, perfectly proportioned on a feminine wrist. The slenderness of the case, 6.5mm, allows it to be worn under a cuff without discomfort.
From which year does this Seiko 7N22-8A20 date?
The 7N22 caliber was produced during the 1990s, which places the piece in that decade. At Seiko, the serial number engraved on the back allows for a more precise dating: the first digit indicates the year and the second the month of production. We date this watch to the 1990s, without claiming a precise year that we could not guarantee.
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
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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
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