Seiko 2220-0530

A single gilt Roman XII punctuates the piano-black dial of this Seiko 2220-0530 watch from 1976. The women’s watch pairs faceted dauphine hands with a slim, polished gold-plated case measuring 31 mm in diameter. Hand-wound caliber 2220 keeps the two-hand display simple, with black leather in an alligator-style grain completing the presentation.

Piano-black dial and faceted hand hub

The glossy dial has no minute track or additional hour markers. The gilt XII provides orientation, with an applied SEIKO wordmark below it and discreet JAPAN 2220 printing at the base. The uncluttered black surface makes the gold-tone furniture especially clear.

Gilt dauphine hour and minute hands have crisp facets. At their center, a faceted hand-stack cap catches the light, giving the display a small jewel-like accent. There is no seconds hand.

Polished gold plating and short lugs

The round case has a narrow bezel and short, downturned curved lugs. It measures 31 mm in diameter, 39 mm from lug to lug and 18 mm between the lugs. The gold-plated finish retains an attractive luster consistent with careful wear; the underlying case metal is not specified.

A petite fluted crown at 3 o’clock appears unsigned and allows hand winding and time setting. The black leather strap has an alligator-style grain and straight spring-bar ends, keeping the dial and gilt details visually distinct.

Hand-wound 2220 and careful preservation

Caliber 2220 is a compact manual-wind movement suited to the case’s slim proportions. Regular winding at the crown powers the hour and minute display. The absence of calendar and seconds indications suits the watch’s pared-back formal design.

This mid-1970s Seiko design relies on a single numeral and polished gold surfaces rather than additional decoration. Its narrow bezel and restrained two-hand layout give it the proportions and simplicity of a dress watch.

The glossy black dial, gilt furniture and polished case are well preserved. The used watch retains original watch-head components, is fully serviced and fully operational, and includes a 12-month warranty. Worldwide shipping is available upon request.