Seiko Dolce 9531-602A Champagne Gold Dial Quartz Dress Watch 1987 Japan Seiko Dolce | Ref. 9531-602A | Manufactured February 1987 | Japan This is a genuine vintage Seiko Dolce dress watch manufactured in February 1987, powered by the Seiko Cal. 9531 quartz movement. The watch is in working condition and presents beautifully for its age. What makes this particular piece exceptional is the engraving on the caseback: "25-Year Service Commemoration, May 5, 1987, Matsushita Denki Sangyo Kabushiki Kaisha" — which translates as a 25-year long-service award presented by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., the legendary Japanese corporation known today as Panasonic. This is not merely a vintage Seiko. This is a physical document of Japan's postwar economic miracle — a watch chosen by one of the most iconic industrial companies in history to honor a quarter-century of dedication. Pieces with this kind of provenance are increasingly rare and sought after by collectors of both vintage horology and Japanese industrial history. SPECIFICATIONS - Brand: Seiko - Series: Dolce - Reference: 9531-602A - Movement: Cal. 9531, Quartz - Case material: Base metal with gold plating - Caseback: Stainless steel - Case diameter: Approx. 33 mm - Bracelet width (lug): Approx. 18 mm - Dial: Champagne gold, textured finish, baton hour markers, no numerals - Crystal: Mineral glass - Year of manufacture: February 1987 (serial 721265) - Antimagnetic: Yes (rated 60G) - Condition: Working. Age-appropriate wear on case and bracelet. Gold plating shows patina consistent with age. Dial is clean with no major damage. CASEBACK ENGRAVING (translated from Japanese) "25-Year Service Commemoration May 5, Showa 62 (= May 5, 1987) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd." This engraving is part of the watch's identity and history. Please consider it carefully before bidding — it adds provenance and rarity rather than diminishing value. STORY In 1987, as Japan stood at the height of its economic confidence, Matsushita Electric — the company behind Panasonic, Technics, and National — presented this Seiko Dolce to an employee completing 25 years of loyal service. The Dolce line was then Seiko's flagship dress collection, representing elegance, thinness, and refined Japanese craftsmanship. To be awarded a Dolce was to receive something genuinely prestigious. Nearly four decades later, this watch survives as a tangible artifact of that era — the golden age of Japanese manufacturing, when a company's gratitude came in the form of a finely made timepiece rather than a digital gift card. For collectors of vintage Seiko, Japanese industrial heritage, or simply beautiful objects with a story, this is a rare opportunity. SHIPPING & CUSTOMS This item will be securely packaged and shipped via DHL or Japan Post (estimated delivery 1-2 weeks). Import duties, taxes, and fees are not included in the price and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please review all photographs carefully before bidding. We make every effort to represent the item accurately; however, slight color variations may occur due to differences in screen settings. Thank you for your bid. Seiko, Dolce, vintage, quartz, champagne, gold, dress, slim, round, Japanese, 1980s, Matsushita, Panasonic, commemorative, antimagnetic, bracelet, textured, dial, rare, collectible