{"product_id":"seiko-exceline-november-1986-vergoldete-damenuhr-mit-cabochon-krone-ref-7321-0440","title":"Seiko Exceline - November 1986 - gold-plated ladies' watch with cabochon crown - Ref. 7321-0440","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slim gold-plated ladies' watch from Seiko's Exceline line, the program the company used in the 1980s to occupy the classic dress watch segment for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back is engraved with SEIKO, the markings WATER RESISTANT and SGP30 ST. STEEL BACK, the reference 7321-0440, the designation JAPAN A, and the serial number 6N0376. The dial is marked with SEIKO and Exceline, and features the movement code JAPAN 7321-1870 D at the bottom edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceline – the quiet line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeiko's 1980s ladies' program was wide-ranging, from playful fashion watches to jewelry watches with stone settings. Exceline occupied the understated position: round cases, simple dials, no stones, no patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe effort went into the details – in the gold-plated case with its stepped bezel profile, the fine-grained dial base, and the blue cabochon crown, which serves as the only color accent. These are watches that work on second glance, and that is precisely why they wear much better today than many others from the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA silver-white dial with a fine-grained, matte finish, featuring slender gold-colored baton indices at all twelve hours. The SEIKO logo is positioned below the 12, and Exceline in cursive script above the 6 – the only design counterpoint on an otherwise consistently geometric dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hands are crafted as fine gold-colored batons. The gold-plated bezel features a stepped profile that refracts light in concentric rings. The crown is topped with a dark blue cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe black leather strap with crocodile embossing is newly fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease note: The case back marking SGP indicates the case is gold-plated (Seiko Gold Plated). This is a gold overlay, not solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe serial number 6N0376 follows Seiko's system: the first digit denotes the last digit of the year, the second the month, where N stands for November. This results in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember of a year ending in 6\u003c\/strong\u003e. In conjunction with the 7321 caliber and its affiliation with the Exceline line, this points to November 1986; mathematically, 1996 would also be possible. We provide 1986 as a reference point, not as a guaranteed date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch comes from a Japanese watch specialty store and was inspected there prior to sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial, indices, and hands are in perfect condition; the printing is complete and without flaws. The crystal is clear. The gold plating on the bezel and case body is intact and shows only light signs of handling; isolated small spots are visible on the lugs. The cabochon is complete and secure. The steel back shows clear signs of scuffs and scratches, though the engraving remains fully legible. The crown operates smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe black leather strap is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLine: Exceline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 7321-0440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial reference: 7321-1870 D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number: 6N0376\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz, battery-powered, caliber 7321\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Gold-plated (SGP), stainless steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter excluding crown: 23.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThickness: 5.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 27.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 13 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: silver-white, fine-grained, with gold-colored baton indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCrown: with dark blue cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: new black leather strap with crocodile embossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: November 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor slender wrists that appreciate 23.5 millimeters. For those seeking a classic gold-plated dress watch without stone settings. And for collectors of Japanese ladies' watches from the eighties, a field that is still largely unexplored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The statute of limitations for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed. The marking on the case back refers to the watch's condition at the time of delivery. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54205254926674,"sku":"A338","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/F53C5AEA-580B-4D2E-8688-BEC15618F302.jpg?v=1786150450","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-exceline-november-1986-vergoldete-damenuhr-mit-cabochon-krone-ref-7321-0440","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}