{"product_id":"montre-seiko-dolce-8j41-0aa0-bicolore-cadran-deux-tons-1997","title":"Vintage Seiko Dolce 8J41-0AA0 Two-Tone Watch — Two-Tone Dial (1997) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Dolce Bi-color: the high-end Japanese quartz 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 maison's high-end dress collection, and is equally suited to a man or a woman. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecushion case\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrée with rounded angles, creates a contrast between a steel case and a gold-plated bezel. The case measures 29mm (31mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 38mm and a thickness of only 6.1mm. A slender, refined piece, made to slip neatly under a shirt cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the highlight of the piece. A sunburst silvered cushion-shaped center radiates within a white chapter ring punctuated by gilt baton indices and a dotted minute track. The Seiko signature occupies the upper part of the center, the \u003cstrong\u003eDolce\u003c\/strong\u003e name the lower part. Two faceted gilt hands and a slender seconds hand sweep across the whole: a dress design, playing on the reflections of the sunburst finish and the contrast of gold against silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart beats the \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko caliber 8J41\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-end thermocompensated quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e movement from the 8J family, reserved for Seiko's most carefully finished dress lines. Unlike an ordinary quartz movement accurate to within a few seconds per month, this generation is measured in seconds per year: an exceptional movement beneath a discreet appearance. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the \u003cstrong\u003ebi-color treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the piece its full character. The gold-plated bezel warms the steel case, and the bracelet continues this alternation in an H-link construction that hugs the wrist without play. This two-tone vocabulary, very much of the 1990s, pairs just as well with a gold wedding band as with a steel signet ring. The bracelet is original, adjustable up to 18cm wrist size, 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 8J41 caliber is a high-end thermocompensated quartz movement, whose precision is measured in seconds per year, not per month: a movement far superior to an ordinary quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe treatment is bi-color: bezel and central links gold-plated, the rest of the bracelet in steel. The bezel plating shows signs of wear, transparently disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bezel is gold-plated, not solid gold: repeated rubbing against a bracelet or a Buckle buckle should be avoided.\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 €1000\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 8J41-0AA0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\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 High-end thermocompensated Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 8J41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-precision quartz, on the order of a few seconds per year\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 Bi-color, steel with gold-plated bezel (steel back), cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  29mm (31mm 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 6.1mm\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 Gold-plated, dark cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone, sunburst silvered center and white chapter ring, gold baton indexes, signatures Seiko and Dolce, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted gold baton hands, slender seconds hand, 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 Two-tone steel, H-link, adjustable wrist size up to 18cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel deployant 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 Very fine state of preservation. Impeccable two-tone dial, crisp hands. The gold-plated bezel, however, shows visible signs of wear, and the steel has fine micro-scratches 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\u003eThe Dolce is Seiko's high-end dress watch line, developed in the wake of the Grand Quartz. It pairs carefully finished ultra-thin cases with quality quartz calibres, in a minimalist design conceived for formal wear de ville. It is the Japanese definition of the dress watch, a step above the regular collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Seiko 8J41 calibre accurate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, very much so. The 8J41 is a temperature-compensated high-end quartz from the 8J family, whose accuracy is measured in seconds per year rather than per month, as on an ordinary quartz. That is what sets the high-end Dolce apart from a standard battery-powered watch. 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 8J41-0AA0 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. A simple contact with rainwater, however, does not pose any difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the two-tone finish mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-tone combines two metal shades: here a steel case and bracelet, warmed by a gold-plated bezel and center links. This two-tone vocabulary, very much in vogue in the 1990s, has the advantage of pairing with 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 29mm cushion case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a shaped watch, it is the Lug-to-lug that dictates the fit: 38mm here, which places the piece on wrists from 15 to 18.5cm. The cushion format fills the wrist a little more than its dimensions suggest, while retaining the discreet elegance of a dress watch. Its 6.1mm thickness allows it to slip under a cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238888460625,"sku":"781045 8J41-0AA0","price":370.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-dolce-8j41-0aa0-bicolore-cadran-deux-tons-1997-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783982770","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-seiko-dolce-8j41-0aa0-two-tone-watch-two-tone-dial-1997","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}