There is a supple, textile-like fluidity to the braided bracelet that surprises the skin, feeling more like a singular golden ribbon than a series of metallic links. As the wrist moves, the fine weave catches the Late Sun, breaking the light into a rhythmic shimmer that flows seamlessly into the petite square case. The dial sits as a quiet, champagne-tinted sanctuary, reflecting the world with a soft, pearlescent clarity that suggests a preference for intimate, candlelit spaces over the harsh glare of noon.

The 4N20-0042 is a definitive artifact of Seiko’s high-precision miniaturization during the early 1990s. By housing the ultra-compact 4N20 quartz movement, the engineers at the Shizukuishi workshop were able to compress reliable timekeeping into a profile that allows the watch to function as a sculptural cuff. The seamless transition from the 6mm braided bracelet into the lugs demonstrates a design language that prioritizes a continuous, unbroken line—a hallmark of Japanese neo-classical craft. Preserved in its original box, it remains a pristine specimen of a decade that mastered the art of hiding industrial accuracy within a golden, woven vine.

Technical Summary

Case width: 14 mm
Lug to lug: 24 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 6 mm
Max wrist size: 17,5 cm
Case material: Honey-Gold Tone Plated Steel
Dial: Champagne with Fine Sunray Graining
Crystal: Hardlex Mineral
Movement: Japan Quartz (Cal. 4N20)
Production era: Circa 1990s
Condition: Very Good Condition