{"product_id":"montre-seiko-dolce-5e31-6c70-bicolore-cadran-deux-tons-1992","title":"Vintage Seiko Dolce 5E31-6C70 Two-Tone Watch — Two-Tone Dial (1992) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Two-tone Dolce: the ultra-thin Japanese dress watch with a two-tone dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the Japanese house's high-end dress collection, and is equally suited to both a man and a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone round case\u003c\/strong\u003e, steel with a gold-plated bezel, combines the restraint of steel with the warmth of gold in an ultra-thin design. It measures 35mm (36mm with the crown) with a Lug-to-lug of 38mm and a thickness of only 5.7mm. A piece that is at once slim and substantial, designed to slip beneath a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heart of the piece. A sunburst silvered center, framed by a fine chemin de fer, radiates amid a light rehaut punctuated by applied gold-tone baton hour markers. The Seiko signature occupies the top of the dial, the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e name the bottom. Two slender gold-tone hands and a needle-like seconds hand sweep across the whole: a dress-oriented design, playing on the reflections of the sunburst finish and the contrast of gold on silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber Seiko 5E31\u003c\/strong\u003e, an analog quartz movement from the 5Exx family that Seiko reserved for its ultra-thin dress cases. It is precisely this fine architecture that allows the watch's 5.7mm profile. The movement of this example was checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping. Seiko has not published a precision specification for this caliber: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the character of the piece. The gold-plated bezel warms the steel case, and the bracelet echoes this alternation on a gadrooned link that hugs the wrist without slack. This very 1990s two-tone vocabulary pairs as well with a gold wedding band as with a steel signet ring. The bracelet is original, adjustable up to a 18cm wrist circumference, and secured by a Buckle folding clasp. The gold-plated crown is set with a dark cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial shows a small mark at 5 o'clock, visible on close inspection: an age mark that we prefer to point out rather than embellish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe treatment is two-tone: bezel and links are gold-plated, the rest is steel. The plating shows fine signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original precision specification has been published by Seiko for this caliber. We therefore make no claim in seconds per month.\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-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1,000\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5E31-6C70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\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, caliber Seiko 5E31\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 Two-tone, steel with gold-plated bezel (steel caseback), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (36mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, dark cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone, sunburst silvered center and light chapter ring, gold-tone baton markers, Seiko and Dolce signatures, small mark at 5 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine gold-tone batons, slim seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone steel, fluted link bracelet, wrist size adjustable up to 18 cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel folding clasp, 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 Beautiful state of preservation. The dial shows a small mark at 5 o'clock, disclosed with complete transparency. The gold-plated bezel and bracelet bear fine signs of wear, 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\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective 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 Seiko's high-end dress watch line, developed in the wake of the Grand Quartz. It combines carefully crafted extra-thin cases with high-quality quartz calibers, in a minimalist design conceived for formal wear de ville. It is the Japanese definition of the dress watch, a cut above the regular collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 5E31 caliber reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 5E31 is a three-hand analog quartz movement from the 5Exx family that Seiko reserved for its extra-thin dress cases. Its simple construction makes it durable, and maintenance in practice is limited to battery replacement. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko Dolce 5E31-6C70 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the case back pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, pools, and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does two-tone treatment mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-tone combines two metal shades: here, a steel case and bracelet, warmed by a gold-plated bezel and links. This two-tone vocabulary, very much in vogue in the 1990s, has the advantage of matching all Jewelry, gold as well as steel. On this piece, only the gold-colored parts are plated; the rest is steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 35 mm case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA diameter of 35 mm with a Lug-to-lug of 38 mm and a very slim profile fits wrists from about 15 to 19 cm. It is a versatile dress size: large enough for a men's wrist, yet slim and elegant enough to remain discreet. Its 5.7 mm thickness allows it to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238755357009,"sku":"210691 5E31-6C70","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-dolce-5e31-6c70-bicolore-cadran-deux-tons-1992-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783982699","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-dolce-5e31-6c70-two-tone-two-tone-dial-1992","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}