Stonebridge Watches is pleased to offer this Vintage Seiko Chariot 4130-5180 Blue Onyx Dial
SIZE : 32mm (Excluding Crown) x 10mm
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand |
Seiko |
| Model |
Chariot Quartz |
| Reference |
4130-5180 |
| Age |
Circa 1970s |
| Movement |
Seiko Calibre 4130 Quartz |
| Case Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Case Shape |
Cushion / Rounded Square |
| Case Width |
Approximately 32mm (Excluding Crown) |
| Case Height |
Approximately 38mm (Lug to Lug) |
| Case Thickness |
Approximately 10mm |
| Lug Width |
19mm |
| Dial |
Deep Blue Onyx-Style / Marbled Pattern Dial |
| Hour Markers |
Silver-Tone Baton Markers |
| Functions |
Hours and Minutes |
| Crown |
Blue Cabochon-Style Crown |
| Strap |
Brown Leather Strap |
| Condition |
Exceptional Vintage Condition – Very Well Preserved |
| Original Retail Price |
¥53,000 (As Shown on Original Seiko Tag) |
| Presentation |
Original Seiko Box and Retail Price Tag |
| Warranty |
6 Months – Stonebridge Watches |
EXTRA DETAILS
6 Months Guarantee
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STONEBRIDGE WATCHES SAYS...
The Vintage Seiko Chariot Quartz 4130-5180 is a beautifully preserved and particularly unusual example of Japanese watchmaking from the 1970s, a period when Seiko was at the forefront of quartz innovation. Combining elegant styling with a wonderfully distinctive dial, this rare vintage timepiece offers something rather special for the discerning collector or anyone seeking a watch with genuine individuality.
Undoubtedly, the outstanding feature of this particular Chariot is its remarkable deep blue onyx-style dial, displaying an intricate swirling, marbled pattern that comes alive under different lighting conditions. Shades of rich midnight blue are interspersed with lighter blue flowing patterns, creating an almost fluid appearance that is quite unlike the conventional dials found on most vintage dress watches. The beautifully restrained design is complemented by slender silver-tone baton hour markers and matching hands, allowing the unusual dial finish to take centre stage.
The polished stainless steel case features an elegant rounded-square profile, characteristic of the more adventurous watch designs of the 1970s. Measuring approximately 32mm across, excluding the crown, and 38mm from lug to lug, the watch enjoys considerably more wrist presence than its modest width might suggest. Its gently curved case and approximately 10mm thickness make for a particularly comfortable and refined fit, ideally suited to those who appreciate smaller, more traditional wristwatches. A distinctive blue cabochon-style crown provides a further attractive finishing touch.
Powering the watch is Seiko's reliable Calibre 4130 quartz movement, offering the convenience and precision for which the Japanese manufacturer became internationally renowned. The minimalist two-hand configuration further enhances the clean, understated appearance of this remarkable design.
Of equal significance is the exceptional state of preservation. Finding vintage Seiko watches of this age in such beautiful condition is increasingly difficult, particularly examples retaining their original presentation. This Chariot is accompanied by its original Seiko presentation box and period retail price tag, displaying an original Japanese selling price of ¥53,000. These accompanying items add considerably to its charm and collectability, providing a fascinating connection to the period in which the watch was originally sold.
A Final Word From Stonebridge Watches
At Stonebridge Watches, we are always particularly pleased to discover vintage watches that offer something genuinely different, and this beautiful Seiko Chariot is certainly one of those occasions. The extraordinary blue marbled dial is captivating in its own right, but what makes this example especially appealing is the combination of its unusual design, remarkable condition and surviving original presentation. Opportunities to acquire watches of this age in such superbly preserved condition, complete with their original box and retail tag, are becoming increasingly uncommon. We believe this represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire not simply a beautiful vintage Seiko, but a particularly special example that would be difficult to replace. A truly distinctive and exceptionally well-preserved addition to the Stonebridge Watches collection.
