There is a satisfying rhythmic weight to the tiered bezel as it rests against the wrist, each step of the Aurum-toned metal catching the light like a golden staircase. The integrated bracelet feels like a cool, pliant mesh against the skin, wrapping around the pulse with a suppleness that mimics a fine textile. On the dial, the vertical brushing creates a subtle grain that shifts from a muted tan to a bright, honeyed glow depending on how the Late Sun hits the crystal.

The 1400-5220 reference belongs to a period where Seiko’s design language was heavily influenced by the structured lines of neoclassical architecture. The “tiered” case serves not just as a frame for the time, but as a sculptural object that creates volume without the need for excessive bulk. Inside, the 1400 caliber quartz movement represents the reliable heart of Japan’s horological dominance in the 1980s, offering high precision in a silhouette that is only 6mm thick. Finding this piece with its original box is a rare encounter with a design that was built to turn the act of checking the time into a tactile, sensory experience.

Technical Summary

Case width: 18 mm
Lug to lug: 30 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 10 mm
Max wrist size: 16,5 cm
Case material: Honey-Gold Plated Stainless Steel
Dial: Champagne with Vertical Silk-Brushed Texture
Crystal: Hardlex Mineral
Movement: Japan Quartz (Cal. 1400)
Production era: Circa 1980s
Condition: Very Good Condition