{"product_id":"montre-seiko-vintage-dolce-7741-5110-bicolore-maille-1990","title":"Seiko Vintage Dolce Watch 7741-5110 — Two-Tone Mesh (1990) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Japanese two-tone reduced to five millimetres\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko Dolce watch, reference 7741-5110, produced in 1990, can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, with a 26mm cushion case — a square with generously rounded corners — whose 5mm thickness places it among the thinnest dress watches of its generation. The steel case middle is framed on all four sides by golden elements that follow the curve of the case exactly, and the golden crown is set with a cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream dial is built on two levels. A slightly raised centre, cushion-shaped, echoes the geometry of the case and creates a frame within the frame; the outer chapter, set slightly lower, holds the hour markers. These are limited to applied golden batons, with the exception of the Roman numerals \u003cem\u003eXII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVI\u003c\/em\u003e, the only numeral markers on the dial. The golden hands echo the design of the markers, accompanied by a very fine seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woven steel mesh bracelet extends the case without any visible break, in a tight weave that follows the wrist like a piece of jewellery. This is what distinguishes this piece from a dress watch on leather: it is worn like jewellery and read like a watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside Exceline, Dolce formed Seiko's high-end dress segment on the Japanese domestic market in the 1980s and 1990s — Dolce for men's models, Exceline for women's. These pieces are characterised by particularly slim cases, elaborately designed dials, and carefully considered legibility. They were never distributed in Europe through official channels, which explains their relative rarity outside Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — a profile that few dress watches achieve, including among contemporary Swiss productions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-level dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a raised cushion-shaped centre that echoes the geometry of the case, with only XII and VI in Roman numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal woven mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tight weave that extends the case without interruption and is worn like a jewellery bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a leading Japanese manufacture at a measured budget, through pieces whose construction has proven its durability. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are also the easiest to maintain on the pre-owned market: a battery change is enough to get them running again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dolce line holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it formed Seiko's high-end dress segment on the Japanese domestic market. This 26mm \u003cstrong\u003evintage two-tone watch\u003c\/strong\u003e can be worn equally by both, and its combination of steel and gold allows it to pair with Jewelry in either shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Seiko watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: verification of the calibre and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  that we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\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-japonaises\"\u003eView our selection of vintage Japanese 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 7741-5110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\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 caliber 7741\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 and golden elements, cushion shape (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26mm (28.5mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5mm\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 Golden, cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-level cream, applied golden baton hour markers, Roman numerals XII and VI, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, baton-shaped, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, integrated braided mesh, original, can be shortened but not lengthened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The cream dial is even, the applied hour markers and golden hands are intact. The Crystal has a small chip at ten o’clock, visible in our photographs (7\/10). The case and braided mesh show fine signs of use consistent with the age of the piece.\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:\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\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\u003eCan the bracelet be adjusted to my wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be shortened, but not lengthened. An original braided mesh can be cut down by a watchmaker, who removes the desired length and reinstalls the clasp. However, there are no extension links for this type type of bracelet: if your wrist exceeds the current length, the mesh cannot be extended. Let us know your wrist measurement before shipping, and we will check that the watch will fit you and can proceed with the adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Dolce line at Seiko?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside Exceline, Dolce represented the high-end dress segment of Seiko on the Japanese domestic market in the 1980s and 1990s. These watches are characterized by particularly thin cases, finely worked dials, and carefully considered legibility. They were not distributed in Europe through official channels, which explains why they are seldom found on the Western market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a thickness of 5mm exceptional?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is rare, even among contemporary Swiss dress watches, which generally exceed seven millimetres. This slimness changes the way the watch wears: it slips under any cuff without resistance and never makes itself known to the wearer. This was one of the development priorities claimed by Seiko for its dress lines of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a braided mesh bracelet be maintained?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care. The mesh can retain dust between the strands: a soft brush makes it possible to dislodge it without scratching the steel. Avoid abrasive products and household cleaners, which dull the original polish. In the event of significant soiling, entrust the bracelet to a watchmaker rather than soaking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a chip on the Crystal be repaired?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA chip cannot be repaired, but the Crystal can be replaced. On a case of this size, a mineral Crystal is easy to source and the intervention remains modest with a watchmaker. We chose to leave the original Crystal in place and indicate its condition rather than anticipate a preference that belongs to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54575265415505,"sku":"030089 7741-5110","price":1.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-vintage-dolce-7741-5110-bicolore-maille-1990-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1787407871","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/seiko-vintage-dolce-watch-7741-5110-two-tone-mesh-1990","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}