SEIKO 5Y91-5020 Galazy Quartz 1988 “Grill Master Dial”
Reference: 5Y91-5020
Introducing the Seiko Galaxy 5Y91-5020 “Grill Master Dial” — vintage watch lovers, meet your textured dial champion. Wrapped in rectilinear tank styling, this 1988 piece features a black dial adorned with subtle horizontal ribbon-lines that catch light just right, paired with gold tones that pop without overdoing it. Inside lives a dependable Seiko 5Y91 quartz movement — precise, low maintenance, and ready to tick. With a ~22-24mm width case and integrated bracelet, it’s a slim fit with serious character. Vintage condition adds soul — light age marks make it real, not “perfect,” which is part of the appeal. Though it’s marked “water resistant,” treat it as a dress classic, not a diver. If you want a piece that whispers texture, heritage, and understated style, this “Grill Master” is your wrist’s secret flex. Own it. Wear it. Let the dial do the talking.
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Brand |
Seiko |
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Model / Ref |
5Y91-5020 (Galaxy Quartz) (VintageRadar, Craigslist ad) |
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Dial |
Black dial with subtle horizontal / ribbon-style lines (“grill” or “ribbon” texture) |
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Case Size |
~22-24 mm width (excl crown) — small/medium vintage tank size |
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Case Shape |
Rectangular / tank style |
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Movement |
Quartz (Seiko 5Y91) — reliable Japanese quartz, low maintenance |
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Bracelet / Strap |
Gold tone bracelet or matching metal band (often integrated or period-style) |
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Condition Notes |
Vintage condition; bracelet length ~8½″ in one listing; no box or papers in some listings. Some wear consistent with age. |
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Water Resistance |
Marked water resistant, but vintage — not for swimming/water exposure. (Typical for dress tanks) — not all listings guarantee WR. |
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Crystal |
Mineral or Seiko standard hard mineral crystal (likely) |
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Special features |
The “Grill / Ribbon style” texture is what makes this dial unique — gives a play-of-light & texture that stands out in vintage pieces. |