Seiko - Tank - No reserve price - 5Y94-5010 - Unisex - 1980-1989
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Estimate € 300 - € 380
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Seiko Tank, reference 5Y94-5010, a 1980s quartz wristwatch with a 33 mm gold-plated stainless steel case, white dial, and original gold-tone bracelet in good vintage condition.
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Seiko Tank 5Y94-5038 – Vintage Quartz – Gold Plated – Original Bracelet – 1980s
An elegant vintage Seiko Tank-style quartz watch, reference 5Y94-5038, dating from the 1980s and featuring a refined rectangular case with an integrated gold-tone bracelet.
The watch has a clean white dial with minimalist dot hour markers, a raised square marker at 12 o’clock and small gold-tone applied markers at 3, 6 and 9. Slim gold-tone hands complete the understated design, giving the watch a sophisticated appearance typical of Seiko’s elegant quartz watches from this period.
The rectangular gold-plated case and matching original Seiko bracelet create a particularly harmonious integrated design.
Technical Details
Brand: Seiko
Reference: 5Y94-5038
Type: Vintage Tank-style wristwatch
Period: Approx. 1980s
Case material: Gold plated
Case size: Approx. 33 × 21.5 mm
Case back: Stainless steel
Glass: Mineral crystal
Dial: White dial with minimalist gold-tone markers
Movement: Seiko quartz, Calibre 5Y94-5010
Functions: Hours, minutes
Water resistance: Not tested for water
Bracelet: Original Seiko gold-tone bracelet, approx. 18–19 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B
Condition Report
This Seiko is presented in Grade B vintage condition, with signs of age and use.
The gold-plated case and bracelet show scratches, surface marks and wear to the gold-tone finish, These signs are consistent with regular use and the age of the watch. The white dial remains attractive and clean overall, retaining its minimalist original appearance. The mineral crystal shows signs of normal use.
The stainless-steel case back shows scratches and marks consistent with age and previous wear.
Importantly, the watch retains its original Seiko bracelet, with Seiko markings visible on the bracelet components.
Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.
Story & Heritage
Seiko played a defining role in the development of quartz watchmaking, transforming the industry after introducing the world's first commercial quartz wristwatch in 1969. During the following decades, the company developed an enormous variety of quartz movements and designs, ranging from highly technical watches to refined, minimalist models.
This 5Y94-5010 represents the elegant side of Seiko’s 1980s production. Rather than emphasizing complications, the design focuses on proportion and simplicity: a slender rectangular case, restrained white dial and integrated gold-tone bracelet.
The minimalist dial and architectural case give the watch a timeless Tank-inspired character, while the original bracelet is an important element in preserving the cohesive appearance intended for the model.
A distinctive vintage Seiko for collectors of rectangular watches, classic Japanese quartz timepieces and elegant 1980s design.
Internal Reference Number - ITM-952
Seiko Tank 5Y94-5038 – Vintage Quartz – Gold Plated – Original Bracelet – 1980s
An elegant vintage Seiko Tank-style quartz watch, reference 5Y94-5038, dating from the 1980s and featuring a refined rectangular case with an integrated gold-tone bracelet.
The watch has a clean white dial with minimalist dot hour markers, a raised square marker at 12 o’clock and small gold-tone applied markers at 3, 6 and 9. Slim gold-tone hands complete the understated design, giving the watch a sophisticated appearance typical of Seiko’s elegant quartz watches from this period.
The rectangular gold-plated case and matching original Seiko bracelet create a particularly harmonious integrated design.
Technical Details
Brand: Seiko
Reference: 5Y94-5038
Type: Vintage Tank-style wristwatch
Period: Approx. 1980s
Case material: Gold plated
Case size: Approx. 33 × 21.5 mm
Case back: Stainless steel
Glass: Mineral crystal
Dial: White dial with minimalist gold-tone markers
Movement: Seiko quartz, Calibre 5Y94-5010
Functions: Hours, minutes
Water resistance: Not tested for water
Bracelet: Original Seiko gold-tone bracelet, approx. 18–19 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B
Condition Report
This Seiko is presented in Grade B vintage condition, with signs of age and use.
The gold-plated case and bracelet show scratches, surface marks and wear to the gold-tone finish, These signs are consistent with regular use and the age of the watch. The white dial remains attractive and clean overall, retaining its minimalist original appearance. The mineral crystal shows signs of normal use.
The stainless-steel case back shows scratches and marks consistent with age and previous wear.
Importantly, the watch retains its original Seiko bracelet, with Seiko markings visible on the bracelet components.
Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.
Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.
Story & Heritage
Seiko played a defining role in the development of quartz watchmaking, transforming the industry after introducing the world's first commercial quartz wristwatch in 1969. During the following decades, the company developed an enormous variety of quartz movements and designs, ranging from highly technical watches to refined, minimalist models.
This 5Y94-5010 represents the elegant side of Seiko’s 1980s production. Rather than emphasizing complications, the design focuses on proportion and simplicity: a slender rectangular case, restrained white dial and integrated gold-tone bracelet.
The minimalist dial and architectural case give the watch a timeless Tank-inspired character, while the original bracelet is an important element in preserving the cohesive appearance intended for the model.
A distinctive vintage Seiko for collectors of rectangular watches, classic Japanese quartz timepieces and elegant 1980s design.
Internal Reference Number - ITM-952
Details
Brand
Seiko
Gender
Unisex
Model
Tank
Band material
Gold/steel
Reference number
5Y94-5010
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1980-1989
Movement
Quartz
Dial colour
White
Case material
Gold-plated, Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
33 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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