Seiko Dolce 7731-5000 – Quartz Dress Watch – Gold-Plated Case & Bracelet – Vintage 1984 Japan Description This listing is for a Seiko Dolce quartz dress watch, reference 7731-5000, with an integrated gold-plated bracelet and minimalist gold dial. From the 6-digit serial number 482139 on the caseback and the 7731 movement family, this watch dates to August 1984, during the period when Seiko was developing high-grade quartz dress pieces for the Japanese domestic market. The Dolce line is known for its refined, slim design and understated luxury. The octagonal gold-tone case frames a finely textured gold dial with applied baton hour markers and a single stone index at 12 o’clock. The dial is signed “SEIKO QUARTZ” and “Dolce”, with “JAPAN 7731 – 5000 R” printed at the bottom. The crown has a dark cabochon-style tip, adding a jewelry-like touch. On the back, the case is clearly engraved: • SEIKO • SGP ST. STEEL BACK • Serial: 482139 • Ref.: 7731-5000 [R0] • JAPAN-MS “SGP” indicates Seiko gold plating over a stainless-steel back. The integrated mesh-style bracelet continues the gold tone and gives the watch a dressy, jewellery-like presence on the wrist. This example is a running piece (functional quartz movement) and offers the charm of an authentic 1980s Seiko dress watch in wearable condition. ⸻ Condition • Movement: Quartz – running at the time of listing. • Dial: Very clean gold-tone dial; no obvious stains or damage visible in the photos. • Hands/Markers: Clean, original baton hands and indices; stone index at 12 o’clock intact (not tested as a diamond). • Crystal: Appears clear with only minor signs of age visible in the photos, if any. • Case: Gold-plated case shows light surface scratches and small marks consistent with normal vintage wear. • Caseback: Stainless-steel back with visible hairline scratches from use; engravings remain clearly legible. • Bracelet: Original integrated gold-plated bracelet with visible color change and wear on some links and near the clasp, as shown in the photos. Clasp signed SEIKO SGP. • Overall: Vintage condition with normal signs of wear, but still a very elegant presentation piece. Please rely on the detailed photos for a precise impression. This watch is offered as a vintage collectible dress watch. ⸻ Specifications • Brand: Seiko • Line: Dolce • Reference: 7731-5000 • Movement: Quartz, Cal. 7731 (Japan) • Case material: Gold-plated (SGP) with stainless-steel back • Bracelet: Integrated gold-plated metal bracelet, signed Seiko • Country of manufacture: Japan (movement), marked JAPAN-MS on caseback • Period: 1984 (serial 482139 – August 1984) • Display: Analog, two hands (hours, minutes) with central seconds ⸻ Size (approx.) Measurements are taken from the photos and measuring tape shown and are approximate: • Case width (excluding crown): approx. 27–28 mm • Case length (lug-to-lug): approx. 33 mm • Thickness: approx. 5 mm (very slim profile) • Bracelet width at case: approx. 20 mm • Bracelet length: fits wrist size around 16 cm on the measuring cone shown Small, slim dress size – suitable for women or for men who prefer a discreet, elegant vintage dress watch. ⸻ Collectability and Story Seiko Dolce models from the mid-1980s sit at the intersection of Japanese precision and classic European-style elegance. This reference, with its slim octagonal case, integrated gold bracelet, and minimalist gold dial, is a fine example of the refined quartz dress watches that defined the era. Many of these pieces were worn daily and heavily; a surviving running example with a clean dial and its original bracelet is increasingly attractive to collectors who appreciate: • authentic 1980s Japanese quartz design, • slim and comfortable dress watches under a shirt cuff, and • the classic look of a gold-tone bracelet watch with a subtle luxury feel. For collectors of Seiko, Japanese vintage watches, or understated dress pieces, this Dolce 7731-5000 offers an elegant and affordable way into that world. ⸻ Shipping and Important Information The watch will be safely packed and shipped via DHL or Japan Post (estimated delivery time 1–2 weeks). Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check all images carefully before purchasing or bidding. We strive to describe our products as accurately as possible, but colors may vary slightly due to differences in screens and displays. Thank you for your bid.