Seiko Dolce Gold 8N41-6189 – Vintage Approx. 1990s

Seiko Dolce 8N41-6189 – Vintage Approx. 1990s

Rare Japanese Dress Watch | Stainless Steel Case | Quartz Movement

Overview

The Seiko Dolce 8N41-6189 is a rare dress watch produced in the 1990s exclusively for the Japanese domestic market. Part of Seiko’s Dolce line, this model embodies the brand’s commitment to refined elegance and technical precision during a period when quartz movements were redefining timekeeping.

This reference is distinguished by its marble, whitish dial with Roman numerals, a design feature that sets it apart from standard production models. Its minimalist, slim stainless steel case and clean dial layout reflect a timeless sophistication, characteristic of Seiko’s high-end dress watches of the era.

Historical Context

Introduced as part of Seiko’s Dolce series, the 8N41-6189 was targeted at collectors and professionals seeking understated elegance combined with modern accuracy. Its production was limited to the Japanese market, making it one of the rarer references in the line. The combination of a marble-effect dial and Roman numerals adds subtle distinction, appealing to collectors who value both design uniqueness and historical provenance.

Basic Information

Brand: Seiko

Model: Dolce

Reference number: 8N41-6189

Movement: Quartz

Caliber: 8N41

Case material: Stainless steel

Case diameter: ~33 mm (excluding crown)

Case thickness: ~8 mm (approx.)

Bezel material: Stainless steel

Dial: Marble, whitish

Dial numerals: Roman numerals

Bracelet/strap: Leather

Bracelet color: Green

Clasp: Buckle

Clasp material: Stainless steel

Crystal: Hardlex mineral crystal

Year of production: 1990s (approximation)

Condition: Very Good

Scope of delivery: no original papers, no original box

Gender: Unisex / Vintage men’s watch

Location: Austria