Vintage Seiko Exceline Quartz 1221-5010 Linen Dial Gold Tone Dress Watch
Vintage Seiko Exceline Quartz 1221-5010 Linen Dial Gold Tone Dress Watch
Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Collection: Exceline
Reference: 1221-5010
Serial Number: 6N0344
Movement: Japanese Quartz
Country of Manufacture: Japan (Daini Seikosha)
Estimated Era: Mid-1980s
Case
* Approx. 19.5 × 20mm
* SGP30 gold-plated case (30-micron gold plating)
* Stainless steel case back
* Elegant square case design
Dial
* Original champagne linen-textured dial
* Applied gold-tone baton hour markers
* Gold-tone hands
* Signed “Seiko Quartz Exceline”
Crystal
* Clear crystal with good overall visibility.
Strap
* Fitted with a replacement black leather strap.
Price
₱7,450
All prices are negotiable — feel free to contact us.
Condition
The watch remains in very good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with careful ownership. The SGP30 gold-plated case presents beautifully, while the original champagne linen-textured dial remains exceptionally well preserved. It is fitted with a replacement leather strap that complements the watch’s elegant vintage styling.
Notes
The Seiko Exceline collection was developed as the ladies’ counterpart to Seiko’s premium Dolce line, offering refined Japanese craftsmanship, elegant proportions, and high-quality quartz movements for the domestic market.
This particular example stands out for its beautifully preserved linen-textured dial, a detail often found on higher-end dress watches of the era. Unlike a traditional sunburst finish, the finely woven texture creates subtle depth and catches the light with remarkable elegance, giving the watch a sophisticated character that remains timeless today.
Another noteworthy feature is the SGP30 marking on the case back, indicating a 30-micron gold-plated case. This is substantially thicker than the gold plating found on many standard dress watches of its time and reflects Seiko’s commitment to quality within the Exceline collection. Combined with its clean square case and minimalist design, this watch is a wonderful example of why vintage Exceline models continue to be appreciated by collectors seeking understated Japanese elegance.
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