{"product_id":"montre-seiko-dolce-7730-5020-bicolore-tank-acier-poli-1979","title":"Vintage Seiko Dolce 7730-5020 Two-Tone — Tank Polished Steel (1979) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Two-tone Dolce: the Japanese dress watch in carrée shape with mirror-polished steel and gilt dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the maison's high-end dress collection from Japan, and can be worn by both a man and a woman. It belongs to the great tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eshape watches\u003c\/strong\u003e that made the golden age of dress watchmaking, those rectangular and square pieces worn in the city rather than for sport. Its carrée case with chamfered angles, in two-tone, combines a mirror-polished steel surround with gold plating. The case measures 25mm (27mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 34mm and a thickness of only 4.4mm, Crystal included. A piece of exceptional finesse, made to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esunburst gilt dial\u003c\/strong\u003e radiates from the center of its polished steel surround, whose dark reflections create a strong and refined graphic contrast. The hour markers are fine applied gilt baton markers, double at 12 o'clock. The Seiko Quartz signature occupies the top of the dial, the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e name the bottom, in handwritten script. Two faceted gilt baton hands are sufficient for the display: no seconds hand, no date, only the essentials on this luminous background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko caliber 7730\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ultra-thin analog quartz movement with two hands, reserved for the brand's dress watches. It is this slim construction that allows the 4.4mm profile, remarkably thin. The movement of this example has been 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 piece embraces the \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e approach. The polished steel surround, gilt frame and sunburst dial form a dress watch with a strong character, in the spirit of the great classic shape watches, here enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap in dark brown. This strap is not original; it is mounted on a steel pin buckle. The Lug width of 19mm leaves complete freedom to change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between the mirror-polished steel surround and the gilt frame is the graphic signature of the piece, in the lineage of the most elegant shape watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gilt frame is plated, not solid gold: it shows fine signs of wear, disclosed with full transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original precision specification is 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 Seiko vintage 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 Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7730-5020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 920xxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979 (February)\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 7730\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 Two-tone, mirror-polished steel bezel and gold-plated surround (steel base), carrée shape with beveled angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm (27mm 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 4.4mm (Crystal included)\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 Sunburst gilt, applied gilt baton indexes, Seiko and Dolce signatures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted gilt baton hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine dark brown crocodile 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 Very good state of preservation. The sunburst gilt dial and polished steel bezel are impeccable, with crisp hands. The gold-plated surround, however, shows 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, 1-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 quality quartz calibres, in a minimalist design conceived for elegant wear. 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 7730 calibre reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 7730 is an extra-thin two-hand analog quartz movement reserved for Seiko dress watches. Its simple, very slim construction makes it durable, and in practice its maintenance is limited to battery replacement. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and comes with a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this watch so slim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt just 4.4mm thick, including Crystal, this Dolce is among the thinnest watches in its category. This slenderness comes from its extra-thin two-hand quartz calibre, without small seconds or date, and from its carrée-shaped case. This is what allows it to slip under a shirt cuff without the slightest discomfort, a prized quality in a dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Seiko Dolce 7730-5020 water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the pressure of the case back is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, swimming pools and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 25mm square case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor a shaped watch, it is the Lug-to-lug that sets the standard: 34mm here, placing the piece on wrists of approximately 14 to 18cm. The extra-thin square format is the epitome of the dress watch: discreet on a masculine wrist, perfectly proportioned on a feminine wrist. Its 4.4mm thickness makes it one of the thinnest watches in its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188680479057,"sku":"920130 7730-5020","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-dolce-7730-5020-bicolore-tank-acier-poli-1979-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783982246","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-dolce-7730-5020-two-tone-tank-polished-steel-1979","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}