Seiko Lucia Quartz ladies' watch (Ref. 4N21-1180), December 1999, silver dial, original steel bracelet with spare links

This Seiko Lucia is a very nice example of the elegant ladies' watch design that made Seiko successful in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Lucia line within the Seiko program stood for more feminine, fashionable, yet high-quality quartz watches, often with clear Japanese design language, good case proportions, and distinctive dial details. Unlike many purely jewelry-oriented ladies' watches, this Lucia does not appear playful, but precise, modern, and suitable for everyday wear.

This particular example is especially well-executed. The case combines satin and polished surfaces with a striking, almost architectural bezel whose segmented design gives the small watch an astonishingly strong presence. Together with the integrated original steel bracelet, the typical, very cohesive look of many better Seiko ladies' watches of this era is created. This makes the watch appear significantly higher quality than a simple small quartz watch.

The silver-colored dial is very harmoniously designed. The Arabic numerals are elegantly drawn and give the watch a slightly classic touch without appearing old-fashioned. At the same time, the simple two-hand layout provides a clear, uncluttered look. It is precisely this combination of modern case architecture and classic dial that makes the model attractive: feminine, but not overladen, and small, but by no means arbitrary.

A particularly positive aspect is that the watch comes on its original steel bracelet and additionally has four spare links. This is a real plus, especially for smaller ladies' watches, as original bracelets and additional links are often missing. Furthermore, the battery has been freshly replaced, so the watch is ready for immediate use.

The reference 4N21-1180 and the serial number 9D2651 are visible on the case back. According to the usual Seiko logic, the "D" stands for December. In conjunction with the 4N21 quartz caliber, the watch can be dated to December 1999.

Overall, this is a very wearable yet characterful Seiko Lucia: small, elegant, with a strong degree of originality, a fresh battery, and a very coherent overall appearance.

Technical Data

• Brand: Seiko
  
• Model: Lucia
  
• Reference: 4N21-1180
  
• Caliber: Seiko 4N21
  
• Movement: Quartz
  
• Dial: Silver
  
• Display: Hour, Minute
  
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
  
• Bracelet: Original Seiko Steel Bracelet
  
• Additional: Four Spare Links Included
  
• Diameter without crown: 22 mm
  
• Lug-to-Lug: 26.5 mm
  
• Height: 6.6 mm
  
• Water resistance according to case back: 10 Bar
  
• Battery: Freshly replaced
  
• Serial number: 9D2651
  
• Production date: December 1999
  
• Condition: Good, well-maintained condition with original bracelet and additional links

Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for claims based on defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Note
As this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.