Seiko Dolce 8N41-5070 Tank Tungsten Carbide Gold Brushed Dial

Before ceramic and sapphire became widely used as scratch-resistant materials in watchmaking, Seiko experimented with tungsten carbide in the 1980s for its high-end Dolce line.

With a hardness of approximately 2600 Hv (Vickers), tungsten carbide is harder than sapphire crystal and second only to diamond in practical watchmaking materials. However, the extreme difficulty in engineering and machining this material made production highly complex and costly. For this reason, tungsten carbide cases are rarely seen today, making the Seiko Dolce tungsten carbide series both uncommon and highly collectible.

The Seiko Dolce 8N41-5070 showcases a refined champagne brushed dial with painted-like texture, housed in a tungsten tank shaped case. The design is elegant, minimal, and distinctly 1980s luxury Seiko.

The watch remains in overall good working condition. The case shows minor faded surface marks on the bezel area, consistent with age. The dial has only visible on certain angle light aging spots, and there is wear to the printed “Dolce” text, with the “l” and “e” characters.

It measures approximately 30mm (including crown) by 37mm, offering classic dress watch proportions that wear comfortably and discreetly.

A distinctive Seiko dress watch that reflects the brand’s experimental innovation during its peak technological era.

Brand type : Seiko Dolce
Dial : Champagne brush dial
Circa : 1990
Movement : 8N41 Quartz
Strap : AM
Back case : Original
Crown : Original
Diameter : 30mm to crown x 37mm lug to lug
Lug width : 17mm
Condition : used, good condition, few light signs of wear, refer to pictures shown.
Features : beautiful dial, tungsten carbide case, hacking system
WR : Not tested
Includings : Watch only with replacement box

Note :
The item price does not include import duties and taxes.
The watch is tested and recorded before shipment to ensure it is working normally.
The watch is insured for every shipment.
To ensure safety, the watch will be shipped in a pillow hard case watch container and craft paper box, covered with multiple bubble warp layers.
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