SEIKO Dolce Gold Textured Dial Quartz 1986

A gold rectangular dress watch from Seiko's Dolce line, made in 1986. Seiko launched Dolce in 1980 to pair precise timekeeping with an elegant shape. The draw here is the dial, a smooth gold centre framed by a band of irregular gold flakes that catch the light as the wrist moves. Inside is the Cal.7740 quartz movement, so there is nothing to wind. On a black croc-embossed leather strap, it suits a suit as easily as a knit.

The case is gold plated over nickel alloy with a stainless steel back. It shows light marks from use but no major damage. It measures 25mm (excluding crown) by 33mm lug to lug, with an 18mm lug width. Narrow bevelled flanks and a crown set with a dark cabochon keep the case low on the wrist and neatly finished.

The dial is original. Polished applied bars mark 12, 3, 6 and 9, doubled at 12, with fine printed lines between. The flaked band reads bright yellow gold in direct light and softer in shade, while the plain centre keeps the SEIKO and Dolce script clear. That contrast is the reason to wear it.

- wrist size in our picture is 17cm circumference -