Seiko Dolce Quartz Ref. 5931-5341 – Vintage 1980s Gold-Tone Square Dress Watch – Black Dial – Japan Description Overview Elegant vintage Seiko Dolce quartz dress watch with a slim gold-tone square case and minimalist black dial. Fully working (running at the time of listing) and fitted with a black leather strap, this piece represents Seiko’s refined dress-watch design from the early quartz era and is ideal for collectors of Japanese vintage and for daily smart wear. Brand and Model • Brand: Seiko • Line: Dolce • Movement: Quartz (battery powered) • Reference number: 5931-5341 • Serial number: 322858 (on case back) • Country of origin: Japan (marked “JAPAN-SA” on case back) Production Period From the Seiko serial number system, the first digit indicates the year in the decade and the second digit the month. Serial “322858” therefore points to February in a year ending with 3. Considering the Cal. 5931 quartz movement and the Dolce design style, this model is generally attributed to the early 1980s, around 1983. Case • Shape: Square / gently tonneau • Material: Gold-tone case with stainless-steel back • Case back markings: • “SEIKO” • “NSAG ST. STEEL BACK” • Serial: 322858 • Ref: 5931-5341 [R] • “JAPAN-SA” • Crown: Gold-tone with a dark cabochon-style tip • Crystal: Flat (likely mineral glass) The case has visible scratches and small marks along the bezel and sides consistent with regular vintage wear, as shown clearly in the photos. No cracks are visible. Dial and Hands • Dial colour: Black • Markers: Fine gold-tone baton indices with Roman numeral XII at 12 o’clock • Hands: Slim gold-tone dauphine hands (two-hand configuration: hour and minute) • Text on dial: • “SEIKO” • “QUARTZ” • “Dolce” The dial is in good vintage condition overall, with some very small dust particles or specks visible under certain angles. Printing remains clear and legible. Strap and Buckle • Strap: Black leather strap with crocodile-style embossing • Condition: Heavily worn with creasing, surface cracks and signs of age; still usable but a future replacement is recommended for regular use. • Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle Only the watch with the strap and buckle shown in the photos is included. Size (approximate – please verify and adjust with your own measurements) Please measure the watch with callipers before listing and replace the placeholders below with your exact values: • Case width (excluding crown): [31] mm • Wrist size in photos: approx. 18–19 cm on the sizing cone (for visual reference only) Condition (working) • Function: The watch is running at the time of listing (quartz movement, battery required). • Timekeeping: Not tested over a long period; normal vintage tolerance is assumed. • Case: Noticeable scratches and small dings on the gold-tone surface and bezel edges. • Crystal: Light surface marks and fine scratches visible under certain angles. • Dial: Clean overall, with minor dust or specks; no major stains or damage observed. • Strap: Clearly worn, cracked in places and shows age; still attached and functional. Please study all photos carefully to form your own impression of the condition. Collectability and Story Seiko’s Dolce line was created as an elegant, high-quality quartz dress series aimed at customers who wanted a slim, refined watch with precise timekeeping. This particular piece, with its black dial, minimalist indices and gold-tone square case, captures the understated luxury aesthetic of early-1980s Japanese design. The cabochon-style crown and ultra-slim profile give it a look reminiscent of European high-fashion dress watches of the same era, but with Seiko’s reliable quartz technology. For collectors, it offers: • A genuine vintage Seiko from the early quartz boom. • A rare black-dial Dolce in a square case, which is less common than the round models. • A versatile unisex dress watch that wears well on both men’s and women’s wrists. It can be worn as a daily office piece, as a minimalist dress watch for formal occasions, or added to a focused collection of Japanese vintage quartz. ⸻ Shipping, Duties and Notes 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. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check all photos carefully before bidding or purchasing. We strive to describe our products as accurately as possible, but colours may appear slightly different due to screen variations. Thank you for your bid.