Seiko Golden Nefertiti 1E20-0A20 - December 1986
In a standard wristwatch, the dial is the focal point. On the Seiko 1E20-0A20, however, the dial is deliberately concealed. This is because the model's purpose is not merely to display the time, but to hide the time display within a piece of jewelry.
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The serial number 6D1334 on the case back dates the watch to December 1986. The markings 1E20-0A20, JAPAN-M, and ASGP on the same back complete the model's technical specifications. The ASGP code indicates that the case is gold-plated rather than solid gold.
When the watch is closed, only a relief portrait of Nefertiti is visible on the round upper section, which measures approximately 20 mm in diameter. This section is a hinged cover; lifting it by hand reveals a tiny, two-hand Seiko dial beneath. The cover is not spring-loaded; it is opened and closed manually by the user.
The Egyptian theme goes beyond a mere decorative motif. The hieroglyph-inspired reliefs on the integrated bracelet panels, the safety chain, and the Nefertiti cover are all part of the same visual narrative. This is why, when closed, the piece feels more like a bracelet or a medallion than a wristwatch.
Inside lies the Seiko 1E20A, a miniature quartz movement displaying only hours and minutes. Measuring approximately 8.5 mm in diameter, this caliber utilizes a 32,768 Hz quartz oscillator and a stepper motor. The movement's compact size is crucial to the design, as a larger caliber would not have allowed for such a slender "secret watch" profile. The blue protective film on the case back is still intact. Its overall condition is excellent. The watch is not classified as NOS (New Old Stock) because there is a tiny mark and some micro-scratches on the top cover that are visible only upon very close inspection. The integrated bracelet fits a wrist of approximately 18 cm.
Final Thoughts
The triumph of the Nefertiti lies not in incorporating an Egyptian motif into the watch, but in rendering the watch itself invisible. When the cover is closed, the element of time vanishes, leaving behind nothing but a piece of jewelry. This is precisely the concept that distinguishes the 1E20-0A20 from an ordinary women's Seiko.
The product shown was manufactured in 1986.
PROFESSIONALLY FULLY SERVICED.
The movement was completely disassembled; every part was cleaned, lubricated, and precision-adjusted to ensure flawless operation. (It requires no maintenance for three years, provided it is not exposed to adverse conditions.)
Product Condition: Tested; all functions are fully operational.
