Vintage Seiko Dolce Watch 5931-5960 — Gold-Plated, Gold-Tone Dial (1981)
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A 1981 Seiko Dolce, 6mm-thick rectangular gold-plated case, gold-tone dial with a textured grain and applied markers, on green crocodile leather. Delivered with its original papers and its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A 1981 Seiko Dolce, gold-plated with a gold-tone dial featuring a textured grain
The 29mm-wide rectangular case is 6mm thick. Gold-plated, in a warm slightly pinkish tone, it extends its sides into cut lugs that receive the strap on an 18mm Lug width. The steel caseback bears the piece's reference.
The gold-tone dial features a textured grain that catches the light depending on the angle. Applied gold-tone baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, mark its perimeter; the dark baton hands and the slender gold-tone centre seconds stand out in contrast. The Seiko Quartz signature is printed below 12 o'clock, the Dolce mention above 6 o'clock; no aperture.
Dolce designated Seiko's high-end dress watch line in the 1980s and 1990s. Calibre 5931 is a Japanese quartz with centre seconds. The serial number places production in February, with the year estimated at 1981.
The original gold-tone crown is recessed into the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a green crocodile leather strap with a gold-tone Buckle. At 36.5mm Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist. It comes with its original papers.
Three points to note
01
Dolce line — Seiko's high-end dress line, signed on the dial.
02
Original papers — Delivered with the watch, in addition to the Atelier Victor invoice.
03
6mm thickness — A gold-plated rectangle that slips under a cuff.
Why choose a vintage Seiko Dolce watch?
This reference 5931-5960 brings together the Dolce signature, a 6mm gold-plated rectangular case and a gold-tone dial with a textured grain, with its original papers. A 1981 dress watch, to wear at the office as well as in the evening.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Dolce
- Reference: 5931-5960
- Estimated year: February 1981
- Serial number: 1210••
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 5931
- Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds
- Case: Gold-plated (steel caseback), rectangular shape
- Width: 29mm (30mm including the crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 36.5mm
- Thickness: 6mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Gold-tone, original
- Dial: Gold-tone with textured grain, applied gold-tone baton markers, original
- Hands: Dark baton hands, gold-tone seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Green crocodile leather, not original
- Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition, slight oxidation on the dial, surface scratches from wear on the case, Crystal 9/10, original dial and hands
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Quartz movement checked and functional, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, original papers (unsigned), protective case
- Not included: Original box
Frequently asked questions
What is the Seiko Dolce line?
The line of high-end dress watches from Seiko in the 1980s and 1990s, whose name is printed on the dial. We do not attribute to this piece any history that we cannot verify.
The dial bears a different code from the caseback: is that normal?
Yes. At Seiko, the code printed at the bottom of the dial is that of the dial itself. The watch reference is engraved on the caseback, here 5931-5960: the first group designates the caliber, the second the case.
Which papers come with the watch?
The original Seiko papers, unsigned, are provided with the watch, in addition to the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
Is this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?
Yes. At 29mm wide, 36.5mm Lug-to-lug and 6mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home address depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Taxes and customs duties remain the responsibility of the buyer outside the area.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
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Taxes and customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product page. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt and are payable by the buyer. Customs inspections may in rare cases extend the delivery time.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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