Vintage Seiko Socie 21 Jewels Mechanical TV Dial Ladies Dress Watch
Vintage Seiko Socie 21 Jewels Mechanical TV Dial Ladies Dress Watch
Specifications
Brand: Seiko
Collection: Socie
Reference: 11-4020
Serial Number: 550127
Movement: Japanese Mechanical (21 Jewels)
Country of Manufacture: Japan (Daini Seikosha)
Estimated Era: Mid-1970s
Case
* Approx. 21.5 × 27.5mm
* Stainless steel case
* Stainless steel case back
* Soft TV-shaped case design
Dial
* Original textured white linen dial
* Applied silver-tone baton hour markers
* Printed minute track
* Silver-tone baton hands
* Signed “SEIKO”
* Signed “Socie”
* 21 Jewels
Crystal
* Crystal remains clear with scratches present that are consistent with age and use.
Strap
* Replacement black leather strap fitted for comfortable everyday wear.
Price
₱3,800
All prices are negotiable — feel free to contact us.
Condition
The watch remains in good vintage condition with honest signs of age. The stainless steel case shows light wear consistent with decades of careful use, while the original textured dial remains well preserved with attractive vintage character. Scratches are present on the crystal, as expected for a watch of this age, but they do not significantly detract from its overall presentation. Overall, it remains an elegant mechanical timepiece with plenty of vintage charm.
Notes
Elegant, understated, and distinctly vintage, this Seiko Socie showcases the refined design language Seiko became known for during the 1970s. The soft TV-shaped case gives the watch a unique silhouette, while the textured linen dial adds depth and sophistication that changes subtly as it catches the light. Its compact proportions make it an excellent everyday vintage dress watch without feeling overly delicate.
An interesting detail about the Socie collection is that it sat within Seiko’s broad family of domestic market dress watches, offering reliable mechanical movements in stylish, fashion-forward case designs. During the 1970s, Seiko experimented extensively with TV-shaped, cushion, and tonneau cases as modern alternatives to traditional round watches. Today, these distinctive shapes have become increasingly appreciated by collectors as vintage watch design continues to make a strong comeback, giving pieces like this Socie a character that stands apart from conventional dress watches.
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