Introduction This is a vintage Seiko Dolce Ref. 7731-5120, an elegant Japanese quartz dress watch believed to have been manufactured around May 1988. The watch features a slim, softly angular case, a finely textured champagne-gold dial, applied baton hour markers, and a distinctive crown with a black cabochon-style accent. With a case thickness of approximately 4.6 mm, it has a refined and discreet profile on the wrist. Historical & Collector Value Seiko’s Dolce collection is known for its sophisticated, slim dress watches, combining precise Japanese quartz technology with understated design. This example has a characteristically 1980s geometric case and a gold-plated finish marked SGP 30, indicating a 30-micron gold-plated case with a stainless-steel back. The case back carries a Japanese presentation engraving commemorating 25 years of service: “25th Anniversary of Service – Presented to Mr. Kenji Nishimaru – 1988 – Hitachi Nishi Shohin Engineering Co., Ltd.” This engraving gives the watch a documented personal history and adds individuality for collectors of vintage Japanese presentation watches. The serial number 850642, together with the engraved year 1988, suggests that the watch was manufactured around May 1988. Specifications Brand: Seiko Collection: Dolce Reference: 7731-5120 Movement: Seiko Calibre 7731 quartz Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds Estimated production date: Approximately May 1988 Serial number: 850642 Case material: SGP 30, 30-micron gold-plated case Case back: Stainless steel Dial: Textured champagne-gold dial Case size: Approximately 28.8 mm Case thickness: Approximately 4.6 mm Lug width: Approximately 16 mm Bracelet width: Approximately 18.9 mm Bracelet: Two-tone metal bracelet Wrist circumference: Approximately 18.5 cm Weight: Approximately 47 g Accessories: Watch only Management number: 26F100 Condition The watch is in vintage pre-owned condition. The gold-tone case, bezel and bracelet show scratches, rubbing, plating wear, discoloration and other age-related signs of use. Some visible marks are present on the case and bracelet. The textured champagne-gold dial remains attractive, and the applied baton hour markers are clearly visible. The crystal also shows signs of age and use. The stainless-steel case back has scratches from normal handling and features the original 1988 commemorative engraving. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. The crown operates correctly, and the hands can be adjusted normally. All functions have been checked, and the watch is currently operating properly. A new battery has been installed. Due to the age of the watch, water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Please avoid exposure to water. Service History All functions have been tested and confirmed to be working at the time of listing. The battery has been replaced with a new one. As this is a vintage quartz watch, future accuracy, battery life and the need for future maintenance cannot be guaranteed. Shipping & Customs The watch will be carefully packed and shipped internationally with tracking. Any customs duties, VAT, import taxes, customs clearance charges or other fees imposed by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please check the applicable regulations in your country before bidding. IMPORTANT – Customs & Import Taxes If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.