Seiko Dolce Black Bamboo 84'

Japan, 1985. One of the rarest Dolce ever made. Produced exclusively for the Japanese market.
At 200,000 yen at launch, it was the most expensive Dolce that never used 18K gold.
The price was justified differently: a ceramic case, scratch-resistant by nature.
Black ceramic body with gold accents, a combination that still feels ahead of its time.
A deep anthracite dial that melts into the ceramic case, letting the gold accents do all the talking.
Curved sapphire crystal. Integrated bracelet. Nothing compromised.
Forty years later, the ceramic hasn't aged a day.

The Dolce that didn't need gold to justify its price.