The Lassale range were Seiko’s higher end, thin dress watches, and this platinum plated example shows these qualities perfectly. Model reference 5A24-0300.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in August 1992.
CONDITION
Jean Lassale shocked the watch world when he set up his company in 1974. After two years, at a time where more watch companies were closing than opening, They launched the thinnest manual and automatic movements in the world. They also launched the thinnest quartz watch – really remarkable achievements for a start up brand. However it wasn’t all plain sailing, and sales didn’t cover costs. Piaget licensed the thin movements, and Seiko bought the rights to the Jean Lassale name. Continuing the theme, the Seiko Lassale concentrated on thin dress watches, but used Seiko movements. This two hander has a six jewel calibre 5A54A movement that is metal construction and is working well. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. This slim movement allows for a case just 4.3mm thin, well under the ultrathin barrier of 5mm. The hour markers have very slight engraving on them, allowing them to shimmer. The dial is clean, and you have a cabochon stone set into the crown. The case is engraved on the side PtP5, which is platinum plating to a base metal case. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. The 15mm buckle is stamped for Lassale on the inside, and is a snug fit inside the 16mm strap end – only Seiko straps tend to have 15mm ends.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 33.7 mm
Width without crown 31.7 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 36.6 mm
Case Thickness 4.3 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.