{"product_id":"seiko-dolce-9521-5160-carree-acier-cadran-gaufre-or-1983","title":"Seiko Dolce 9521-5160 Watch Square Steel — Gold Textured Dial (1983) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Dolce steel: the carrée ultra-thin dress watch with golden embossed dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the Japanese maison’s high-end dress collection, and can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003esquare polished steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bevelled sides and clean lines, embodies the refined minimalism of the Japanese dress watch. It measures 25.4mm wide (27.6mm with the crown), with a Lug-to-lug of 34mm and a thickness of only 5mm. An exceptionally slim piece, made to slip beneath a shirt cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003echampagne golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a superb \u003cstrong\u003ehoneycomb embossed texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by a fine golden border, which catches the light in a silky grid of great depth. Applied golden baton hour markers punctuate its perimeter, beneath the SEIKO QUARTZ and \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e signatures, the latter in cursive script. Two fine golden hands and a discreet seconds hand sweep across the whole, in the purest spirit of the dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 9521 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ultra-thin dress quartz movement reserved for Dolce watches. It is this slim construction that allows the remarkably flat 5mm profile. In practice, maintenance is limited to battery replacement by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece plays the card of the \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The square steel case and the golden embossed dial create an elegant contrast, highlighted here by a \u003cstrong\u003eblack lizard-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a steel Buckle. The 20mm Lug width leaves the choice of replacement straps open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe golden dial with honeycomb embossed texture is the true refinement of the piece: a surface that changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 5mm thick, it is an ultra-thin watch that slips under a shirt cuff without the slightest inconvenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows traces of oxidation and patina in the corners, consistent with the age of the piece. We prefer to point this out rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eView our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolce, embossed dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9521-5160 (no. 351542)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1983 (dated by serial number and calibre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko 9521 calibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback), carrée shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.4mm (27.6mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, black cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Champagne gold with a honeycomb-textured guilloché finish, golden frame, applied baton hour markers, Seiko and Dolce signatures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden batons (hours, minutes), fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lizard-effect leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Crisp steel Case, beautifully textured embossed golden dial, Crystal in very good condition (9\/10). The dial does, however, show traces of oxidation and patina in the corners, especially at the bottom, which we note in full transparency: this is an authentic piece that has lived.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Seiko Dolce line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDolce is the high-end dress watch line of Seiko, developed in the wake of the Grand Quartz models. It combines carefully executed ultra-thin cases with quality quartz calibres, in a minimalist design intended for de ville wear. It is the Japanese definition of the dress watch, a step above the standard collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an embossed dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial whose surface features a regular raised pattern, here a fine honeycomb grid. This texture catches the light and reflects it differently depending on the angle, bringing depth and discreet refinement to the dial. It is one of the main aesthetic attractions of this Dolce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this watch so thin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt only 5mm thick, this Dolce is among the thinnest watches in its category. This slimness comes from its ultra-thin quartz calibre and shaped case. That is what allows it to slip under a shirt cuff without the slightest inconvenience, a quality sought after in a dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged, and the caseback pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool, and the sea. Simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a square case 25.4mm wide and a Lug-to-lug of 34mm, this is ideally a shaped watch in a restrained format, comfortable on a slim to medium wrist and easy to slip under a cuff. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the desired look, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The sizing is only a guide, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524781330769,"sku":"351542 9521-5160","price":257.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/seiko-dolce-9521-5160-carree-acier-cadran-gaufre-or-1983-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1787406911","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-dolce-9521-5160-watch-square-steel-gold-textured-dial-1983","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}