{"product_id":"montre-seiko-8020-7080-plaque-or-cornes-de-vache-guilloche-1983","title":"Vintage Seiko 8020-7080 Gold-Plated — Guilloché Cow Horn Lugs (1983) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko round gold-plated watch with cow horns: the ultra-thin dress watch with guilloché bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch is a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e for both men and women, designed in the most classic spirit of the de ville watch. Its \u003cstrong\u003eround gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for two defining features: a \u003cstrong\u003eguilloché bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely fluted all around, and \u003cstrong\u003ecow horns\u003c\/strong\u003e, long and curved downward, which stretch the silhouette well beyond an ordinary case. The whole measures 30.5mm (32.3mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 35mm and a thickness of only 5.3mm, Crystal included. A slim, characterful piece, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a crisp, elegant contrast with the bezel. Twelve black Roman numerals run around it, framed by a double internal railway minute track that adds discreet depth. The Seiko Quartz signature occupies the top of the dial, while the period “SQ” medallion is set at 6 o’clock. Two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblackened hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are all that is needed for the display: no seconds hand, no date, only the essentials read against an immaculate background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko calibre 8020\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ultra-thin analog quartz movement produced in Japan in the 1980s. Its slim two-hand construction is precisely what allows the watch’s 5.3mm profile. 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 calibre: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, this piece behaves like a \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The curved cow horns extend the case and give it a stronger presence than its diameter might suggest. The warm gold plating, guilloché bezel and white dial form an elegant, timeless ensemble, here accentuated by a black \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a Buckle buckle. The Lug width of 17mm points replacement straps toward slim widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cow horns and guilloché bezel are the piece’s two signature details: they clearly set it apart from an ordinary dress watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial bears a few small marked spots, visible up close: signs of age that we prefer to note rather than embellish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is gold-plated, not solid: repeated friction against a bracelet or belt Buckle should be avoided.\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\n→ \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 Round dress watch with cow horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8020-7080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;1983\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, calibre Seiko 8020\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 case back), round shape, guilloché bezel, cow-horn lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.5mm (32.3mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered, black Roman numerals, double railway track, Seiko medallion at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black crocodile leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, not 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 Very good state of preservation. Guilloché bezel and cow-horn lugs are crisp, hands intact. The dial, however, shows a few small scattered marks and the plating slight wear, 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\u003eMovement :\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 Atelier Victor, 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\u003eWhat are cow-horn lugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCow-horn lugs (or cow-horn lugs) are solid, long lugs curved downward in a lyre shape, extending markedly outward from the case. A hallmark of mid-20th-century dress watches, they give the piece a longer silhouette and a stronger presence on the wrist. Here they are one of the watch's two signature design elements, along with the guilloché bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs calibre Seiko 8020 reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 8020 is an extra-flat analog quartz movement produced in Japan in the 1980s for Seiko dress watches. Its simple two-hand construction makes it durable, and in practice maintenance is limited to battery replacement. The movement in this piece has been checked by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a guilloché bezel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a bezel adorned with fine, regular grooves, machined to catch the light all around the dial. This decoration, inherited from classical watchmaking, sets the piece apart from an ordinary smooth case and adds an extra note of refinement. On this Seiko, it elegantly frames the white Roman-numeral dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko 8020-7080 waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the case back pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, pools, and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does a 30.5mm case suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 30.5mm diameter with a 35mm Lug-to-lug is suitable for wrists of approximately 14 to 18cm. This is the classic dress-watch format: discreet on a masculine wrist, perfectly proportioned on a feminine wrist. The slim 5.3mm case allows it to be worn under a cuff without discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54193090888017,"sku":"8020-7080 320688","price":334.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04495.jpg?v=1783889704","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-watch-seiko-8020-7080-gold-plated-guilloche-cow-horn-lugs-1983","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}