Lassale - Seiko Lassale - No reserve price - Men - 1980-1989

Seiko Lassale Tank Quartz – Sapphire Crystal – Golden Dial – 32 × 22 mm

An elegant vintage Seiko Lassale distinguished by its ultra-slim rectangular profile and refined architectural design. The gold-plated case frames a warm golden dial with minimalist hour markers and slender hands, creating a beautifully restrained two-tone composition beneath the sapphire crystal.

Its stepped case, clipped dial corners and discreet two-hand display recall the sophisticated geometry of classic Art Deco dress watches. Powered by a precise Seiko quartz movement and presented on a brown leather strap, this is a distinguished vintage timepiece with the character of both a wristwatch and an elegant piece of jewellery.

Technical Details
Brand: Lassale by Seiko
Style: Tank / rectangular dress watch
Movement: Seiko quartz
Functions: Hours and minutes
Case material: Gold-plated metal with stainless-steel case back
Case dimensions: Approximately 32 × 22 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Golden dial with minimalist hour markers
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm
Water resistance: Not tested
Accessories: Generic presentation box
Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B+ condition, showing fine traces of normal wear and ageing. Light scratches, surface marks and small areas of wear may be present on the gold-plated case, particularly around the edges and lugs. The stainless-steel case back also shows light traces of previous use.

The golden dial remains elegant, with minor age-related marks visible under close inspection. The sapphire crystal appears visually attractive. The generic brown leather strap displays wear, creasing and ageing from previous use.

The quartz movement is functioning at the time of listing. No recent service history is available, and future performance cannot be guaranteed.

Water resistance has not been tested; therefore, contact with water should be avoided. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Lassale became synonymous with exceptionally slim and elegant watches during the quartz era. Its history is closely connected with the pursuit of miniaturisation, when watchmakers competed to create increasingly refined movements capable of fitting inside remarkably slender cases.

Seiko acquired the Lassale name and developed it as a prestigious dress-watch collection, combining Japanese quartz precision with graceful designs influenced by European luxury watchmaking. These watches were created for clients who valued discretion, technical refinement and sophisticated proportions rather than visual excess.

This example perfectly reflects that philosophy. Its elongated rectangular case draws inspiration from the geometric elegance of Art Deco design, while the uncluttered golden dial and two-hand display preserve an atmosphere of understated luxury. The sapphire crystal further reinforces its refined character.

Slim, elegant and unmistakably of its period, this Seiko Lassale is an appealing collector’s piece representing an important chapter in the evolution of high-end Japanese quartz watchmaking.

Internal Reference Number - Ctm. 97