There is a liquid quality to the way this braided strap circles the wrist, feeling more like a singular golden thread than a series of metallic links. It catches the glow of the Late Sun, reflecting a warm, honeyed light that softens the sharp geometric lines of the diminutive case. The dial sits like a quiet secret, offering a clean champagne texture that seems to pull the surrounding light inward rather than shouting for it.

The 1E20-5110 reference is a study in Japanese horological restraint from the early 1990s. During this era, Seiko’s manufacture focused on the art of miniaturization, fitting a high-reliability quartz heart into a silhouette barely wider than a ribbon. The integrated design of the braided bracelet—tapering flawlessly into the 12mm housing—showcases an era when the distinction between a precision timekeeper and high-end jewelry was intentionally dissolved. To find such a delicate piece preserved in its original box is to discover a pocket of history that remains as sharp as the day it left the Tokyo assembly line.

Technical Summary Table

• Case width: 12 mm

• Lug to lug: 24 mm

• Lug/Bracelet width: 7 mm

• Max wrist size: 17,3 cm

• Case material: Gold-Tone Plated Steel

• Dial: Champagne Sunray with Minimalist Markers

• Crystal: Hardlex Mineral

• Movement: Japan Quartz (Cal. 1E20)

• Production era: Circa 1990s

• Condition: Very Good Condition