{"product_id":"montre-seiko-dolce-9520-5140-extra-plate-plaque-or-bi-ton-1984","title":"Seiko Dolce Watch 9520-5140 — Extra-Flat Gold-Plated Two-Tone (1984) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFour millimetres thick and a two-tone dial, signed Dolce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e line, created in 1979 for the Japanese market: a dress range whose very purpose was thinness, at a time when quartz allowed Seiko to produce calibres under two millimetres thick. The case of this reference 9520-5140 measures \u003cstrong\u003e4mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the lugs. It disappears beneath a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is rectangular, with cut corners, featuring a \u003cstrong\u003estepped bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e that doubles the frame of the dial with a second recessed frame. The metal is \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e over a steel back; the lugs, short and straight, extend the case middle without interruption. The crown, also golden, is topped with a dark cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is the highlight of this watch. It is constructed on two levels: an \u003cstrong\u003eanthracite frame\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing the applied baton hour markers and a raised \u003cstrong\u003eRoman numeral XII\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003esilver sunburst centre\u003c\/strong\u003e whose radiance changes with the angle of the light. The \u003cem\u003eSeiko Quartz\u003c\/em\u003e signature occupies the upper part of the centre, while the name \u003cem\u003eDolce\u003c\/em\u003e in script sits at the bottom. The golden baton hands are slender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko quartz calibre 9520\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands and no seconds hand — a choice consistent with the watch's dress vocation. It has been checked and fitted with a new battery. This watch was produced for Japan and was not distributed in Europe: this is what collectors refer to as \u003cstrong\u003eJDM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJapanese Domestic Market\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the thinnest watches we have offered, designed to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone two-level dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — anthracite frame with applied hour markers, silver sunburst centre, raised Roman numeral XII.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJDM reference dated August 1984\u003c\/strong\u003e — produced for Japan, never distributed in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko Dolce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese market gives access to lines the brand never exported. The Dolce is a perfect example: its thinness and the care devoted to its dials place it well above the image quartz Seiko left in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 25mm by 35mm Lug-to-lug format and its 4mm thickness make it a \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn equally by both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: movement inspection, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with a Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our other vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-quartz\"\u003eSee all our vintage quartz watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9520-5140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4802••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984 (August)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (domestic market)\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 Quartz Seiko, calibre 9520\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated steel, steel caseback, rectangular shape with cut corners, stepped bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm (27mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original golden cabochon crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone, anthracite frame with applied indices and Roman numeral XII, sunburst silver center, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGolden baton hands, 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 crocodile-pattern leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, 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 Well preserved. Dial and hands are crisp, with no marks or oxidation; the sunburst finish of the center remains intact. Even plating on the bezel and case middle, light signs of wear on the lugs.\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\u003eMechanical condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, travel case\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 a dress watch line launched by Seiko in 1979 for the Japanese market, with Exceline as its women's counterpart. Its guiding principle could be summed up in one word: slimness. Seiko housed its thinnest quartz calibres in often gold-plated cases with elaborately designed dials. The line was never officially distributed in Europe, which explains its rarity outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can a watch measure only 4mm thick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the calibre 9520 inside it is a quartz movement measuring less than two millimetres, with no central seconds or date, and Seiko designed the case as closely around it as possible. The mineral Crystal is flat, the steel caseback is slim, and the whole watch slips under a shirt cuff without distorting it. It is a watch you forget you are wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plating holds up well when two things are avoided: repeated friction against a hard surface — watch strap in metal, countertop, desk edge — and chemicals, perfumes, and solvents. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for cleaning. In cases of pronounced wear, replating remains possible, but on this watch the plating is even and does not require it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs quartz reliable in a forty-year-old watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Seiko quartz calibres from this generation are robust and easy to maintain: the battery is replaced every two to three years by a watchmaker, and the movement does not require periodic servicing like a mechanical one. This one has been checked, fitted with a new battery, and is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size is this watch suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 25mm wide and 35mm Lug-to-lug in length, it is a compact dress format, ideally worn on a slender to medium wrist, where the rectangle retains its proportions and where the 4mm thickness disappears beneath a cuff. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the look sought, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The measurement is only a guide, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54636530762065,"sku":"480268 9520-5140","price":388.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/2VD02085.jpg?v=1787752328","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-dolce-watch-9520-5140-ultra-thin-gold-plated-two-tone-1984","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}