Bidspirit auction | Seiko Quartz Gold-Tone Ladies Wristwatch

Seiko Quartz Gold-Tone Ladies Wristwatch SX Model V401-0091 - A vintage Japanese-made ladies' cocktail-style wristwatch by Seiko. The timepiece features a round gold-tone base metal case with a white dial. The dial is designed with a textured champagne-toned outer ring set with raised gold-tone bar hour markers and is marked SEIKO, QUARTZ, and SX. At the bottom edge, it bears the printed alphanumeric sequence MOV'T JAPAN V401-0431 R 2. The watch is fitted with an integrated gold-tone link bracelet featuring a fold-over jewelry clasp. The stainless steel case back is stamped SEIKO, BASE METAL, ST. STEEL BACK, V401-0091 [R0], and serial number 211643 MS. Internally, the case back is struck SEIKO TIME CORP. HONG KONG. The movement is marked JAPAN, MORIOKA TOKEI INC., NO JEWELS, V401A. The clasp is stamped SEIKO and BASE METAL G, and the end links are marked G5163L. Per user-provided facts, this timepiece needs a battery. The total length of the watch and bracelet is approximately 7.25 inches. The case diameter is approximately 18mm excluding the crown. The watch is in fair used condition with significant cosmetic wear. There is extensive loss and thinning of the gold-tone plating across the case, bezel, and bracelet links, exposing the darker base metal underneath (photo 1). Visible green verdigris oxidation is present around the lugs (photo 3) and within the interior casing surrounding the movement (photo 6). The crystal exhibits light surface scratching (photo 2). The movement is missing its battery and shows signs of internal corrosion; the operational status is unknown, and the item is sold as-is for parts or repair.