Seiko “Crescent Moon” Le Vent 1F20-5J60

Model: Seiko “Crescent Moon” Le Vent 1F20-5J60

Year: August 1990

Features:

The Design. The 1F20-5J60 was the first Seiko designed by a woman. Sayoko Yamaguchi, an internationally renowned Japanese model and actress, was commissioned by Seiko in the ‘90s to work on a collection specifically designed for women, by women. The resulting watches were released under the Le Vent brand, and the collection later featured contributions from other Japanese fashion icons like Minako Yokomori.

Gendered Watches. In recent years, the notion of a “man’s watch” or “woman’s watch” has begun to fade, with enthusiasts embracing great design regardless of the intended gender. While I may not have the confidence to pull off the Crescent Moon Le Vent myself, that hasn’t stopped both men and women from eagerly hunting down these rare pieces whenever they surface, and they really don't surface very often. When I picked this up in Japan it was the first one I had ever seen in person!

Condition: In good condition, and on the original leather strap, although the strap  has seen better days. Some minor age marks on the dial.

Scope: No box, manual or papers.

Movement: 1F20 Quartz

Dimensions:

• Case Width: 22.5mm
• Case Thickness: 5.2mm
• Lug to Lug: 37.0mm