{"title":"Vintage Watches €500 to €1000 ","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtelier Victor assists you in purchasing \u003cstrong\u003evintage watches from €500 to €1000\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-owned, for men and women. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003eOmega\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Longines Watches\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Tissot Watches\"\u003eTissot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-universal-geneve-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Universal Genève Watches\"\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003eSeiko\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-yema-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Yema Watches\"\u003eYema\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-citizen-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Citizen Watches\"\u003eCitizen\u003c\/a\u003e… Movement checked by our watchmakers, \u003cstrong\u003e1-year mechanical guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity guaranteed for life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: #000; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; list-style: none; outline: none;\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage watches from €500 to €1000: accessible collectible watchmaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection brings together the finest \u003cstrong\u003evintage and pre-owned watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from our catalogue in a budget range that is ideal for starting or enriching a collection. From Swiss watches by great houses to Japanese watches with character, each piece offers a period mechanical or automatic movement and benefits from the expertise of Atelier Victor in matters of inspection. It is the perfect range for a \u003cstrong\u003efirst affordable vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e without giving up the quality of a great manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage watches from €500 to €1000 for men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur men's selection in this range brings together iconic models combining style and reliability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned Omega\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — models \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-geneve-vintage\" title=\"Omega Genève Vintage\"\u003eGenève\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-de-ville-vintage\" title=\"Omega De Ville Vintage\"\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/a\u003e and certain \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-seamaster-vintage\" title=\"Omega Seamaster Vintage\"\u003eSeamaster\u003c\/a\u003e with automatic or manual calibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Longines Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongines vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Admiral, Conquest and Ultra-Chron, the signature of Swiss elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Tissot Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissot period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — automatic Visodate, Seastar and PR 516, robust Swiss references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-universal-geneve-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Universal Genève Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the Polerouter, designed by Gérald Genta, an icon of 1950s-1960s design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Seiko Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiko vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Japanese automatics and King Seiko with patinated dials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-yema-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Yema Watches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned Yema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Rallygraf and Superman, the character of française watchmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage watches from €500 to €1000 for women\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eOur catalogue offers women’s pieces of great refinement: ultra-thin \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-de-ville-vintage\" title=\"Omega De Ville Vintage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega De Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Longines Watches\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/a\u003e with miniature dials, and mechanical \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Tissot Watches\"\u003eTissot\u003c\/a\u003e models with a modest diameter. These \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Vintage Women Watches\"\u003ewomen’s vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e make excellent, accessible \u003cstrong\u003efirst luxury watches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentication and inspection by our watchmakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in this selection undergoes rigorous inspection by our expert watchmakers. The movement, case, dial, and hands are checked to guarantee performance in line with industry standards. We take care to preserve the original charm, particularly the patina of the dials, while ensuring optimal accuracy. Each piece benefits from \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity guaranteed for life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy your watch between €500 and €1000 from Atelier Victor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 pieces sold\u003c\/strong\u003e to collectors in over 30 countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year mechanical warranty on every watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthenticity guaranteed for life, certified by an Atelier Victor invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure international shipping with ad valorem insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate appointments available in Dubai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure payment: card, bank transfer, PayPal, cryptocurrency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our watches by budget range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage Watches Under €500\"\u003eUnder €500\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-1000-2000\" title=\"Vintage Watches €1000-€2000\"\u003e€1000 to €2000\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-2000e\" title=\"Vintage Watches +€2000\"\u003e+€2000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA question about our \u003cstrong\u003evintage and pre-owned watches from €500 to €1000\u003c\/strong\u003e? Contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971585106328\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or by \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ateliervictor.co\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e ","products":[{"product_id":"universal-geneve-ultra-slim-cadran-anthracite-1970s","title":"Universal Genève - Ultra Slim Anthracite Dial - 1970s ","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover this superb vintage watch \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true \u003cstrong\u003etreasure\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003ewatchmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e enthusiasts. It stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eultra-thin\u003c\/strong\u003e design, very \u003cstrong\u003eavant-garde\u003c\/strong\u003e for its time, offering a \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eelegant\u003c\/strong\u003e fit on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eghost dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique feature of this model, presents \u003cstrong\u003eRoman numeral indexes\u003c\/strong\u003e that add a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erefined\u003c\/strong\u003e touch to its design. The \u003cstrong\u003eblue cabochon crown\u003c\/strong\u003e brings an additional note of \u003cstrong\u003ecolor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esophistication\u003c\/strong\u003e to this \u003cstrong\u003etimeless\u003c\/strong\u003e watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an \u003cstrong\u003eultra-thin mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewatchmaking expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e of the brand. Its \u003cstrong\u003efineness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprecision\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional timepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003econnoisseurs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is a fine example of the \u003cstrong\u003einnovation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e that have built the \u003cstrong\u003ereputation\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003evintage style\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable\u003c\/strong\u003e design make it an ideal choice for \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and watch enthusiasts looking to own a \u003cstrong\u003eunique\u003c\/strong\u003e and emblematic piece of \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss watchmaking history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e male, female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (including Crystal):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e original blue cabochon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e acrylic (condition: 7\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44663254679845,"sku":"3055485 842109","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/universal-geneve-ultra-slim-cadran-anthracite-1970s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1771835910"},{"product_id":"poljot-chronographe-date-bleu-1970s","title":"Poljot Chronograph — Two Crowns, Tachymeter (1990s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTwo crowns, two counters, an orange hand launched across a tachymeter — the chronograph of the First Moscow Factory, the complete instrument on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Poljot chronograph, the instrument from Moscow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is a \u003cstrong\u003ePoljot chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e — “\u003cstrong\u003eFlight\u003c\/strong\u003e” in Russian — produced in the \u003cstrong\u003e1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Moscow Watch Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1930\u003c\/strong\u003e: the oldest of the Russian factories, the one that equipped Soviet pilots and cosmonauts, and which continued after 1991 the production of its mechanical chronographs — the words \u003cem\u003eMADE IN RUSSIA\u003c\/em\u003e at the bottom of the dial mark this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e: a \u003cstrong\u003e23-jewel mechanical chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e with two counters — sub-seconds on the left, \u003cstrong\u003e30-minute counter\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right — operated by two pushers, with an \u003cstrong\u003eorange chronograph hand\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands out across the entire dial. A \u003cstrong\u003etachymeter scale\u003c\/strong\u003e encircles the hour track to read an average speed, and a \u003cstrong\u003edate window\u003c\/strong\u003e opens at six o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts signature: the \u003cstrong\u003etwo crowns\u003c\/strong\u003e. The one on the right winds and sets; the one on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft controls the internal rotating bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, graduated over sixty minutes beneath the Crystal — the black ring turns from within, sheltered from shocks, to set a time marker. The \u003cstrong\u003elight blue-grey dial\u003c\/strong\u003e features \u003cstrong\u003eblack markers with green luminous dots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and two matching black channel hands: instrument legibility, in a \u003cstrong\u003ecushion\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e38.9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later smooth navy blue leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23-jewel mechanical chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e — two counters, tachymeter, date: the complete instrument from Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crowns\u003c\/strong\u003e — the left controls the internal rotating bezel, graduated beneath the Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Moscow Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e — Poljot, the factory of pilots and cosmonauts, founded in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a Poljot chronograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePoljot chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage watches for men and women\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is the most affordable entry into the \u003cstrong\u003emechanical chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e  manufacture-made — a complication that, in Swiss production, costs several times this budget — with the signature of the cosmonauts' factory. Two crowns, two counters, a tachymeter: the instrument watch in its most generous expression, a slim 9.5mm on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement and chronograph, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-sovietiques-vintage\" title=\"Montres Soviétiques Vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Soviet and Russian watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poljot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronograph with inner bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia (Moscow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, chronograph, 23 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds, chronograph (30-minute counter), date, tachymeter, rotating inner bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated, cushion-shaped, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.9mm (41.8mm with the crowns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrowns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two fluted crowns — winding on the right, inner bezel on the left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue-grey, black hour markers with luminous dots, two counters, date window, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with luminous channels, orange chronograph, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth navy blue leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The original dial is crisp, its counters and date clear, the luminous dots even. The chrome-plated case shows pronounced signs of wear and scratches on the sides and lugs, visible in our photographs. Crystal acrylic with light marks, rated 8\/10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2024, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the chronograph work?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsing the two pushers flanking the right-hand crown: the upper pusher starts and stops the orange hand, which measures the seconds around the dial while the right-hand counter totals the minutes, up to thirty; the lower pusher resets everything to zero. The left-hand sub-seconds, meanwhile, runs continuously — this is the normal running of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the two crowns for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe right-hand crown winds the movement and sets the time and date. The left-hand one controls the inner rotating bezel: the ring graduated for sixty minutes, placed beneath the Crystal, turns to align its marker with the minute hand — and measure elapsed time without using the chronograph. Protected beneath the Crystal, this bezel fears neither knocks nor accidental misadjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tachymeter scale for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo read an average speed at a glance: start the chronograph as you pass a marker — a kilometre post, for example — and stop it at the next one; the orange hand then points, on the outer scale, to your speed in kilometres per hour. It is the classic instrument of period chronographs, inherited from pilots' and drivers' watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Poljot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Flight” in Russian — the brand of the First Moscow Watch Factory, founded in 1930 to provide the USSR with its own watchmaking industry: the oldest of the Russian factories. Renamed Poljot in honour of Gagarin's flight, it equipped pilots and cosmonauts, and after 1991 continued producing its mechanical chronographs — of which this one, signed Made in Russia, is a witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 38.9mm diameter, 45mm Lug-to-lug, and just 9.5mm thick, it carries a true instrument presence on wrists of roughly 16 to 20cm — a guidepost, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The Lug width measures 14.6mm, a narrow width specific to this case: we will assist you in finding a suitable replacement strap when the time comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Poljot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817069728081,"sku":"#qrz985","price":525.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/chronographe-poljot-deux-couronnes-tachymetre-1990s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789207006"},{"product_id":"zenith-sporto-cadran-patine-1970s","title":"Zenith Sporto Vintage Watch (1970s) – Unique Patina \u0026 Automatic ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Authenticity of the Zenith Sporto Automatic (1970s)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Zenith Sporto\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a piece that tells a story. A witness to the golden age of Swiss manufacturing, it stands out with its sleek and robust aesthetics, typical of the \"sport-chic\" watches of this decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e35mm steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a beautiful presence on the wrist thanks to its long and angular lugs (44.5mm in height). But what immediately catches the eye is its specific \u003cstrong\u003estriated bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, punctuated by polished markers, offering an architectural and sophisticated play of light around the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true charm of this watch lies in its \u003cstrong\u003epatinated dial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Time has left its mark on the silver background, creating a unique, speckled and warm texture, affectionately called \"stardust\" or tropical patina by collectors. Far from being a flaw, it is the irrefutable signature of its history and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood, it is powered by a robust \u003cstrong\u003eZenith automatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, a guarantee of the brand's legendary precision marked by the star. A piece of character, delivered with its period box, for enthusiasts of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-zenith-vintage\" title=\"See all Zenith Vintage watches\"\u003eZenith vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e with a soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did we select it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eheavily patinated dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this piece absolutely unique (unique piece by definition).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eatypical striated bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strong design detail very representative of the 70s style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal box\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare accessory for a watch of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sporto Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men (Wearable by a woman who likes prominent watches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hour, Minute, Second, Date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel (Worked bezel)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (excluding crown) \/ 37.5mm (with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.5mm (Beautiful wrist presence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Service (Not original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with strong patina over time (Arabic indices 6-9-12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexiglass (Condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather (Buckle generic buckle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch with a lot of character (dial patina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not waterproof (Vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379566625105,"sku":"2542SPORTO","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/zenith-sporto-vintage-1970s-patine-unique-and-automatique-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1772025995"},{"product_id":"omega-2910-5-jumbo-acier-patine-1958","title":"Omega 2910-5 Vintage Watch - 34mm Steel Patina (1958) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega 2910-5 Stainless Steel (1958)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOmega\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference 2910-5, is a \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e made in 1958. It features a stainless steel case with a 34.4mm diameter. Its light dial stands out for its very strong, bold, and homogeneous patina, complemented by applied indexes and dauphine-shaped hands. Powered by the calibre 284 from the manufacture, this \u003cstrong\u003emechanical hand-wound watch\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures smooth day-to-day operation for reading the central hours, minutes, and seconds. With a thickness of 9.4mm and its Lug width of 18mm, this model is a \u003cstrong\u003emen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a classic size, mounted on a black leather strap. Acquiring this timepiece lets you add a unique \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase in stainless steel, 34.4mm wide, offering proportions suited to everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial with a highly distinctive, textured patina, sought after by lovers of unique pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical hand-wound movement (Omega calibre 284).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover also our collection of \u003ca title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\"\u003evintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2910-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound (Omega Calibre 284)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Central hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel (steel case back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.4mm (36.2mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom lug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong patina with applied indexes; “Omega” inscription may have been restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Dauphines, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, pronounced patina on the dial and normal signs of everyday wear with light scratches on the stainless steel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without original box and paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313291805009,"sku":"16278369 ref:2910-5 cal.284","price":670.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-2910-5-vintage-34mm-acier-patine-1958-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1778608810"},{"product_id":"longines-calatrava-sunburn-archives-1959","title":"Vintage Longines Watch - Steel Sunburst Dial Small Seconds (1959) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLongines 34mm Steel (1959) : Vintage Mechanical Petite Seconde Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLongines\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Longines watch\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in 1959, as evidenced by its official archive extract. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm diameter steel watch is distinguished by its dial, which has developed a uniform patina over the decades. Decorated with applied Arabic numerals and fine hands, it includes a sub-dial for the petite seconde at six o’clock, typical of timepieces from this era. Powered by a high-quality manual-winding mechanical movement, this \u003cstrong\u003emanual-winding watch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers an authentic horological experience. With its slim profile (only 6mm thick), it makes an \u003cstrong\u003emen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with a timeless, dressed look. Acquiring this model along with its archive documents lets you add a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s piece\u003c\/strong\u003e to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase in steel with a slim profile (6mm thick), offering exceptional comfort and great elegance on the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDial with a pronounced vintage patina, enhanced by applied Arabic numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePiece delivered with an archive extract from Longines dated 29 December 1959, adding historical value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover also our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\" title=\"Longines Vintage Watches\"\u003eLongines vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Petite Seconde\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959 (Archive extract dated 29\/12\/1959)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, petite seconde\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (36mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorn to horn :\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated with applied Arabic numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel deployant clasp, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition of preservation, superb dial patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, Longines archive extract, protective case (sold without original box and papers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572915945809,"sku":"8956022","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04889.jpg?v=1784197452"},{"product_id":"montre-universal-geneve-altesse-acier-cadran-blanc-annees-1970","title":"Universal Genève Altesse Watch Steel — White Dial (1970s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUniversal Genève Altesse — The refined dress watch of a great manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève Altesse watch\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the art of the dress watch according to one of the most respected Swiss manufactures of the 20th century. Founded in Genève, \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the great historic houses of watchmaking, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAltesse\u003c\/strong\u003e line represents its purest expression: a fine, understated, and timeless dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is a model of minimalist elegance: \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e run around the full perimeter, surrounding the house’s signature “U” logo and the cursive \u003cem\u003eAltesse\u003c\/em\u003e mention. No date, no subdial — only two slender hands and the purity of an immaculate dial. Readability is crisp, character expressed through restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e31mm stainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, slim and refined, houses a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — that daily gesture cherished by lovers of traditional mechanics. The ultra-thin profile makes the piece particularly elegant under a cuff, true to the dress vocation of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, supple and refined, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Swiss watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is equally suited to a man’s or a woman’s wrist. A prestigious manufacture piece, selected, authenticated, and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Genève, one of the great historic Swiss manufactures, Altesse line: the dress watch in its most refined form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite lacquered dial with Roman numerals, “U” logo and Altesse signature — dressed minimalism without date or subdial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase in fine steel, 31mm, hand-wound, Milanese mesh bracelet — Unisex format and ultra-thin profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Luxury Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee our other vintage luxury watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches 1000-2000€\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-1000-2000\"\u003eSee our dress watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (32.3mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered with black Roman numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Milanese mesh, adjustable, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine condition. Immaculate original white lacquered dial, steel case in fine condition, Crystal in excellent condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Universal Genève a prestigious brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Universal Genève is one of the great historic Swiss manufactures of the 20th century, renowned for its chronographs (Compur, Tri-Compax) as well as its dress watches. The Altesse line is its most understated and elegant expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white lacquered dial, its black Roman numerals, the logo and the Altesse signature are original, with no intervention or re-gilding. Its purity is factory-original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the hand-wound movement work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece has neither battery nor automatic rotor. It is enough to wind the crown each day to keep it running — a gesture appreciated by lovers of traditional mechanics. The movement has been serviced and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. With its slim 31 mm case, it is a Unisex piece: a typical dress format of the era, worn equally well on a masculine or feminine wrist, and particularly elegant under a cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773609623889,"sku":"2859670","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-universal-geneve-altesse-acier-cadran-blanc-annees-1970-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1780994848"},{"product_id":"tissot-tuxedo-patine-noir-1943","title":"Vintage Tissot Tuxedo Militaire Watch - Steel 31mm (1943) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTissot Tuxedo Militaire (1943)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Tissot watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with military inspiration assembled in 1943. Sought after in the purchase of an antique watch, it features a steel case measuring 31mm in diameter fitted with fixed lugs, a historical characteristic of timepieces from that era. Its original dial, displaying the \"Tuxedo\" style, shows a gray center contrasting with a black hour track, punctuated by painted Arabic numerals and completed by a small seconds counter at six o'clock. Driven by a hand-wound mechanical movement, this \u003cstrong\u003esecond-hand watch\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the hours, minutes, and seconds with the tradition of Swiss watchmaking. With a profile measuring 10mm thick, this model is a classic-format \u003cstrong\u003emen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, fitted on a vintage brown leather strap. Adding this piece will enrich your selection with a watch steeped in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase in steel with a 31mm case equipped with fixed lugs, testifying to its roots in the 1940s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOriginal two-tone \"Tuxedo\" dial with small seconds counter for a nuanced reading of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHand-wound mechanical movement offering an authentic watchmaking experience in everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Montres Tissot Vintage\"\u003eVintage Tissot Watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuxedo Militaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (33mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm (fixed lugs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original black and gray two-tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful state of preservation, even patina on the dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement inspected and 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective presentation case (sold without original box and papers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830333751633,"sku":"1356340","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-tissot-tuxedo-militaire-vintage-acier-31mm-1943-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1778609226"},{"product_id":"omega-military-patine-watch-1947","title":"Vintage Omega 2495 Watch - 33.5mm Steel Small Seconds (1947) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega 2495 33.5mm Steel Petite Seconde (1947): Mechanical Vintage Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega 2495\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e made in 1947. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm steel watch features a light dial with natural patina that highlights its age, particularly visible on its right side. It is adorned with Arabic numerals and applied indices, swept by leaf-shaped hands. Powered by the caliber 265, a watchmaking movement known for its robust design, this \u003cstrong\u003emanual-winding mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a sub-dial for the petite seconde placed at 6 o’clock. With its 9.1mm profile thickness, this model is a \u003cstrong\u003emen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a classic format, mounted on a black leather strap. Purchasing this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to add a post-war mechanical timepiece to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePresence of the manual Omega 265 caliber, a historical mechanical movement highly appreciated by enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVintage dial with authentic patina and a petite seconde complication typical of the 1940s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase in steel with compact proportions (33.5mm), offering discreet everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003evintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Petite Seconde\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2495\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding mechanical (Caliber 265)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, petite seconde\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm (35.1mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom lug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Light with original patina, Arabic numerals and applied indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf-shaped, steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Good working condition, pronounced patina on the right side of the dial, and normal wear scratches on the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics :\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement inspected and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without original box and paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835708064081,"sku":"11717257 cal265 2495-101947","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-2495-vintage-335mm-acier-petite-seconde-1947-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1776892351"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-gold-circle-ultra-slim-1980-s","title":"Universal Genève - Gold-Plated Circle Ultra Slim Manual - 1980s ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e men, women\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (crystal included):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e mineral (condition: 7\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Noir","offer_id":50307275194705,"sku":"3605405-bleu","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bleu","offer_id":50307275227473,"sku":"3605405-noir","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/universal-geneve-plaque-or-circle-ultra-slim-manuel-1980s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1771860893"},{"product_id":"omega-ultra-slim-grain-de-riz-acier-or-1989","title":"Omega De Ville Watch 395.0875.2 Gold-Plated — Extra-Flat Quartz (1989) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFour point three millimetres, Crystal included, barely more than two two-euro coins stacked one on top of the other: brushed gold-tone like pale wood, twelve markers, two hands, and the two-tone bracelet with which it left Biel in 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Omega De Ville quartz from 1989, reference 395.0875.2, ultra-thin in gold-plated finish on its original two-tone bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega De Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e395.0875.2\u003c\/strong\u003e, dates from \u003cstrong\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in 1960 as a dress watch before becoming, in 1967, a line in its own right, that of Omega's de ville watches; in the 1980s, it became the house's field for ultra-thin \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e watches, where slimness became the selling point. This one is a perfect illustration: \u003cstrong\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal included, a \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e case of \u003cstrong\u003e32.2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, two hands, and the \u003cstrong\u003eOmega 1378 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, quartz. It is fitted with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal two-tone bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, steel and gold-plated, with its original Buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed\u003c\/strong\u003e vertically, a fine grain running from top to bottom like the grain of pale wood. Twelve \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, doubled at 12 o'clock, two \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal golden baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, and nothing else: no seconds hand, no date. The Ω and \u003cem\u003eOmega\u003c\/em\u003e beneath the 12, \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e case of \u003cstrong\u003e32.2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, 35.2mm Lug-to-lug for \u003cstrong\u003e4.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, features a slim bezel, short lugs, a steel caseback, an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal golden crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and a mineral Crystal. The \u003cstrong\u003eOmega 1378 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal two-tone bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, polished steel links between two gold-plated rows, with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a wrist up to 18cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.3mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultra-thin quartz watch of the 1980s, Crystal included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed golden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vertical grain, twelve applied markers, two hands, nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal two-tone bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — steel and gold-plated, with its Buckle, for a wrist up to 18cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose an Omega De Ville quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega De Ville quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  : its 32.2mm can be worn equally well by either men or women, and it offers the very best of quartz, with consistent precision and a slimness that few mechanical movements achieve, in a complete Omega dress watch, including its original bracelet and Buckle. An \u003cstrong\u003eOmega pre-owned watch\u003c\/strong\u003e for everyday wear, slim and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement inspection, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime authenticity guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Montres Omega Vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-quartz\" title=\"Montres Quartz Vintage\"\u003eSee our vintage quartz watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Ville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 395.0875.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Bienne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, Omega calibre 1378\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.2mm (34mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertically brushed golden, applied baton hour markers, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden baton hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone steel and gold-plated, original, up to 18cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation for its age. The original golden dial is crisp, with sharp hour markers and hands. The gold-plated case shows the usual scratches of a worn watch, and the original two-tone bracelet shows wear to its plating, as our photographs show without retouching. Mineral Crystal in good condition (8\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echecked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Omega's De Ville?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmega's de ville line: born in 1960 as a dress Seamaster, it became a collection in its own right in 1967 and, in the 1980s, the showcase for the house's ultra-thin watches, first mechanical and then quartz. This one, from 1989, is an example: 4.3mm thick, including Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a quartz Omega a vintage watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes, by age: it is more than thirty-five years old. In the 1970s and 1980s, quartz was Omega's choice for its finest and most precise watches. It runs on a battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bracelet original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with its Buckle: a two-tone Omega bracelet, steel links between two gold-plated rows, left on the watch since 1989. Its plating shows wear from use, as our photographs show. It fits a wrist of up to 18cm maximum; the Lug width of 17mm allows a leather strap to be fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be worn every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is its purpose: a slim and precise watch, on its original bracelet, that disappears under a cuff. Like any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water, as its water resistance is not guaranteed, and from magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 32.2mm, a Lug-to-lug of 35.2mm and a thickness of 4.3mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm, the limit of the original bracelet — a guide, never a rule: each person wears what they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47984638394705,"sku":"51157285","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-de-ville-395-0875-2-plaque-or-quartz-extra-plate-1989-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789208152"},{"product_id":"montre-zenith-sporto-coussin-hi-beat-28800-annees-1970","title":"Zenith Sporto Watch Coussin — Hi-Beat 28800 (1970s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZenith Sporto vintage: a hi-beat mechanical steel watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eZenith Sporto vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant dress mechanical piece with a brushed steel cushion case and a silver-white dial. Signed Zenith — one of the oldest Swiss manufactures, founded in 1865 and renowned for its precision movements — it is powered by a hand-wound “hi-beat” calibre. Dated to the early 1970s, this piece with its sporty yet dressy character is just as suitable on a man’s wrist as on a woman’s. A true manufacture watch, reliable and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilver-white dial\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights long faceted black baton indexes, the Zenith star beneath 12 o’clock, and the “Zenith 28800” and “Sporto” signatures. Baton hands and a fine central seconds hand sweep across the ensemble, beneath the “Swiss Made T” mention, which attests to an original tritium dial and hands. A luminous, graphic dial, typical of Swiss horological style in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this Zenith beats the \u003cstrong\u003emanual calibre 2562\u003c\/strong\u003e, a manufacture “hi-beat” movement oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour — eight beats per second, nearly double that of a standard movement of the era. This high frequency, indicated by the “28800” on the dial, gives it remarkable precision and fluidity. Reserved for the upper end of the Zenith range, this 17-jewel calibre offers a beautiful power reserve of around 50 hours. Fully serviced, it ensures reliable everyday operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e35mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel and cushion shape, this vintage watch offers a versatile and assertive size on the wrist of both a man and a woman — a true \u003cstrong\u003eunisex \u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"520059\"\u003ewatch\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dial shows slight oxidation around the edge and tritium patina, and the steel has a few fine traces of wear, consistent with its age and disclosed with full transparency. The acrylic \u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"2714298\"\u003ecrystal\u003c\/div\u003e is rated 7\/10. It is fitted with a black leather strap, not original, and a \u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"521145\"\u003ebuckle\u003c\/div\u003e clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZenith Sporto vintage watch, brushed steel cushion case, silver-white dial with faceted indexes (early 1970s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZenith manufacture manual calibre 2562, “hi-beat” 28,800 vph, fully serviced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"520059\"\u003eUnisex\u003c\/div\u003e watch (men and women); original tritium dial with slight patina and edge oxidation (disclosed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eselection of vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003evintage watches from €500 to €1,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zenith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sporto 28800, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s and women’s watch (\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"520059\"\u003eunisex\u003c\/div\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, Zenith manufacture calibre 2562, “hi-beat” 28,800 vph, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"382801\"\u003eCase\u003c\/div\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed steel (steel case back), cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (37mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm (\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"2714298\"\u003ecrystal\u003c\/div\u003e included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"2714295\"\u003eLug width\u003c\/div\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery white, faceted black baton indexes, Zenith star, signatures “Zenith 28800” and “Sporto”, tritium (“Swiss Made T”), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baton hands (hours, minutes) and central seconds hand, tritium, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"382758\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/div\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, in good condition (7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"521145\"\u003eBuckle\u003c\/div\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In beautiful preserved condition. Original dial showing slight edge oxidation and tritium patina; the steel bears a few fine traces of wear, consistent with its age. Mechanical movement serviced and fully functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced manual-wind movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “28800” on the dial of this Zenith mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“28800” indicates the movement frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour, or eight beats per second. This is known as a “hi-beat” movement. This high frequency, nearly double that of a standard movement of the era, improves precision and gives the seconds hand a particularly smooth sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Zenith manufacture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1865, Zenith is one of the oldest Swiss watch manufactures, and one of the few to have always produced its own movements. Decorated with a great many chronometry prizes, it is especially renowned for its El Primero automatic chronograph (1969), beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the movement mechanical or battery-powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is entirely mechanical, hand-wound: it is wound each day via the crown, with no battery. Caliber 2562 offers a power reserve of approximately 50 hours once wound. It has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tritium indicated by “Swiss Made T”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “T” indicates that the original dial and hands use tritium as their luminous material, common on watches from the 1970s. Over time, tritium develops a warm patina much appreciated by collectors; however, its luminosity is no longer active, which is normal for a piece of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a \u003cdiv data-glossary-id=\"520059\"\u003eunisex\u003c\/div\u003e watch. Its 35mm cushion case suits both a masculine and feminine wrist. Its white dial and sporty-elegant character make it a versatile watch, elegant for everyday wear as well as for evening occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48290820161873,"sku":"01-1300-125","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-zenith-sporto-coussin-hi-beat-28800-annees-1970-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783353688"},{"product_id":"ruko-triple-calendar-or-patine-1950s","title":"Ruko Triple Calendar Watch Rose Gold-Plated — Swiss (1950s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRuko — A Swiss Triple Calendar from the 1950s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ruko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, Swiss horology from the 1950s, appeals through its most prized complication among collectors: a complete \u003cstrong\u003etriple calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying the day, date, and month. If the dial bears the Ruko signature, the case and movement are signed Britix Watch Co — a frequent particularity on Swiss watches of this era, where the same piece could carry several names depending on the manufacture and distribution workshops. An authentic testament to post-war Swiss watchmaking savoir-faire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etriple calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e display is a delight of traditional mechanics: two windows beneath 12 o'clock indicate the \u003cstrong\u003eday\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emonth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while an elegant \u003cstrong\u003ered-tipped hand\u003c\/strong\u003e travels along the numbered peripheral chapter ring to indicate the \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003esmall seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6 o'clock, housed in a guilloché counter, completes this refined composition. The red \u003cem\u003eAntimagnetic\u003c\/em\u003e mention recalls the care devoted to the reliability of these watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erose gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e31mm\u003c\/strong\u003e faithful to the elegant proportions of the period, offers a warm and romantic hue highly sought after. Its \u003cstrong\u003eapplied Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e and peripheral railway minute track underscore the meticulous character of the dial. Powered by a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with 17 jewels signed Britix, it perpetuates the ritual gesture of daily winding, cherished by vintage watch enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003eleather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, this triple calendar will appeal to the enthusiast in search of a classic complication at an accessible price, with all the charm of a genuine Swiss watch from the 1950s. Selected piece, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete triple calendar complication: day, date, and month, a sought-after function on a vintage from the 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial signed Ruko, case and movement signed Britix Watch Co: an association of names frequent on Swiss watches of the era, disclosed with complete transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial probably restored in the past: honestly stated, consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Collection Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee our vintage watch collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches 500-1000€\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches between 500 and 1000€ →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand (dial):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand (case and movement):\u003c\/strong\u003e Britix Watch Co (Switzerland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple calendar, small seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, 17 jewels, signed Britix Watch Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, month (triple calendar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose gold-plated, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (32.6mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.4mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered, applied Arabic numerals, day and month apertures, central pointer date, small seconds at 6 o'clock, Antimagnetic mention, signed Ruko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt, red-tipped date hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful vintage condition for its age. The dial was probably restored in the past and shows traces and nuances consistent with its age, which add to its charm. Case in rose gold plating in beautiful condition, Crystal acrylic in very fine condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound movement serviced, 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial say “Ruko” and the movement “Britix”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a common feature on Swiss watches from the 1950s. At that time, the same watch could combine a signed dial under one name (here Ruko) and a case or movement signed under another (here Britix Watch Co), depending on the workshops, distribution brands, or retailers. Far from being a defect, it is part of the history of these pieces, and we disclose it with complete transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a triple calendar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA triple calendar is a watchmaking complication that displays three date indications: the day of the week, the date of the month, and the month. On this watch, the day and month appear in two apertures below 12 o'clock, while the date is indicated by a central hand pointing to a numbered chapter ring around the dial. It is a classic complication, highly prized on Swiss watches from the 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial was probably restored in the past, as is common on watches from this period. We disclose it with complete transparency. This restoration does nothing to diminish the charm of the piece or the legibility of its functions; it is part of the story of a watch that has travelled through the decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a hand-wound movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hand-wound movement must be wound by hand, generally once a day, by turning the crown. It is the type most traditional type of mechanism, appreciated by enthusiasts for the ritual of winding and for the direct connection it creates with the watch. The calibre of this piece contains 17 jewels, a hallmark of quality for the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith its 31mm case, it is a piece in the Unisex format, elegant on the wrist of both men and women. 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Reference \u003cstrong\u003e14613\u003c\/strong\u003e, compact 33mm size, brushed steel case with \u003cstrong\u003esculpted and curved lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of late-1950s Omega pieces — the era when Omega rivaled Patek Philippe in elegant hand-wound calibers and supplied the world’s greatest heads of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esilvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is punctuated by \u003cstrong\u003eapplied Arabic numerals 12, 3, 6, 9\u003c\/strong\u003e in a copper-gilded relief and \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton indexes\u003c\/strong\u003e at the remaining positions. The \u003cem\u003eOmega\u003c\/em\u003e signature and the \u003cstrong\u003eΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e symbol appear just beneath 12 o’clock, in the classic graphic composition of the period. The \u003cstrong\u003esmall seconds at 6 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a subdial framed by an engraved cross, adds the traditional horological touch that sets this piece apart from three-hand dress watches. The \u003cstrong\u003egolden dauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the composition with elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edial shows pronounced patina\u003c\/strong\u003e with foxing (oxidation marks) characteristic of Omega silvered dials from the 1950s — for seasoned collectors, this is precisely what gives the piece its historical value and authenticity, bearing witness to more than 65 years of existence. No redialing or restoration: the dial is strictly original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the \u003cstrong\u003eOmega caliber 268\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound 17-jewel movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected references in Omega’s elegant 1950s watchmaking. The \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal acrylic (plexi)\u003c\/strong\u003e crystal, in very good condition (9\/10), protects the dial and lends that slightly domed visual softness that modern sapphires never reproduce. Mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003etextured navy blue leather strap with contrasting stitching\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vintage Omega is aimed at enthusiasts of true collector’s timepieces. Selected, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega reference 14613 (1959) powered by the manual caliber 268 with small seconds — a Swiss dress watch from the golden age, sought after by Omega collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal silvered dial with authentic foxing: more than 65 years of patina, an unrestored witness to the age and authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 33mm format typical of 1950s dress watches, steel case with sculpted lugs, Crystal plexi in very good condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Montres Omega Vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Omega watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eSee our full collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss dress watch with small seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference :\u003c\/strong\u003e 14613-2 (serial number 17.xxx.xxxx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin :\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, Omega calibre 268, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel (steel back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (34.4mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged silvered (foxing), applied Arabic numerals 12\/3\/6\/9 and gilded baton indexes, Omega signature and Ω symbol, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded dauphine, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (plexi), very good condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy blue croc-style leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage collector's piece in honest and authentic condition. Case steel in fine condition, preserved sculpted lugs. Original silvered dial showing pronounced and characteristic foxing (oxidation spots) typical of 1950s silvered Omegas — a patina sought after by collectors as evidence of authenticity. No restoration or redial. Crystal acrylic in very good condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced by our watchmakers, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers (presentation box available as an option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega calibre 268?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe calibre 268 is a hand-wound movement produced by Omega in the late 1950s, with 17 jewels and offset small seconds. 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This daily ritual is part of the charm of a true vintage mechanical movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50191917449553,"sku":"177119520","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-14613-acier-calibre-268-manuel-cadran-patine-1959-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1780995630"},{"product_id":"chanel-dress-watch-cadran-matelasse-noir-1990s","title":"Chanel - Dress Watch Black Quilted Dial - 1990s ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chanel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness (crystal included):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions lug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e original patent leather - adjustable size\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e sapphire (condition: 9\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e professional invoice\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Chanel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50407935803729,"sku":"Q.B.12328 1993","price":590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/chanel-dress-watch-cadran-matelasse-noir-1990s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1771873744"},{"product_id":"omega-polaris-acier-or-18k-cadran-anthracite-1990s","title":"Omega Seamaster Polaris Vintage Watch - 31mm Steel and Gold (1991) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega Seamaster Polaris Vintage (1991)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega Seamaster Polaris is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned\u003c\/strong\u003e watch made in 1991. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e watch features a 31mm diameter case combining stainless steel and 18-carat yellow gold through an inset process characteristic of this line. Its dark gray dial displays a minute track, luminous indexes, and light-colored hands, integrating a date window positioned at three o'clock. Powered by a quartz movement, this watch provides precise everyday timekeeping. With its flat profile of 6.4mm thickness, this model is a \u003cstrong\u003emen's\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e watch in a compact format, mounted on its original steel bracelet with integrated links. Acquiring this timepiece lets you add a Swiss \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive design to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase combining stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, showcasing the brand's technical innovations in the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable quartz movement for practical everyday use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-slim 6.4mm format with the original integrated bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover also our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-seamaster-vintage\" title=\"Omega Seamaster Vintage watches\"\u003eOmega Seamaster vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamaster Polaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (33.6mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark gray with dot indexes and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original (Size approx. up to 17cm maximum)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation, normal signs of wear scratches on the case and on the steel bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without case and original paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50425715982673,"sku":"53130266","price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-seamaster-polaris-vintage-31mm-acier-et-or-1991-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1778610591"},{"product_id":"omega-mini-facette-femme-plaque-or-1964","title":"Omega Watch 511.166 Gold-Plated — Crystal Faceted (1964) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA Crystal cut with facets like a set stone — seventeen millimetres of Omega catching the light with every gesture, the 1964 cocktail watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1964 Omega cocktail watch, beneath a Crystal cut like a stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e511.166\u003c\/strong\u003e, is dated to \u003cstrong\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e by its serial number — on a mechanical Omega, the year is read, not estimated. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ecocktail watch\u003c\/strong\u003e: a jewel-like \u003cstrong\u003e17.4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e format, designed for evening wear, from the era when the great houses designed their ladies' watches as jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal cut with facets\u003c\/strong\u003e is what sets it apart at first glance: a crown of facets encircles the dial, cut into the mineral Crystal as one cuts a stone — each tilt of the wrist lights up a different angle. It is the grand gesture of 1960s cocktail watches, which contemporary watchmaking no longer produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath this prism, the \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses Omega purity: twelve \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton indices\u003c\/strong\u003e in golden tone with black edging, the \u003cem\u003eOMEGA\u003c\/em\u003e signature, two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblack hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing else. The \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e case, with its angular claw lugs, retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal fluted crown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmega calibre 464\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hand-wound mechanical movement, belongs to the generation of ladies' movements that the house made with the same seriousness as its men's calibres. Checked by our partner watchmakers, it is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later black leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal cut with facets\u003c\/strong\u003e — a crown of facets that lights up the dial with every gesture, the cocktail style of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDated to 1964 by its serial\u003c\/strong\u003e — on a mechanical Omega, the year is read in the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17mm jewel format\u003c\/strong\u003e — Omega mechanics on the scale of a ring, a segment that has disappeared from the new-watch market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage cocktail watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a special place among our \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is a \u003cstrong\u003ecocktail watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the literal sense — an evening jewel animated by a true mechanical movement from a great house, in a format the industry abandoned to quartz. It can be worn on its own or among fine bracelets, and its faceted Crystal does what no smooth watch does: create light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the caliber and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Women Vintage Watches\"\u003eSee our selection of vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocktail watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 511.166\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215533••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding mechanical, Omega caliber 464\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, gold-plated bezel, steel caseback, round shape with claw lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.4mm (18.7mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, applied baton hour markers with black line, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral faceted-cut ({state 9\/10})\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Crisp silver dial, hour markers and hands without alteration. The faceted Crystal is in very beautiful condition, with sharp edges. The gold-plated case shows fine signs of wear on the bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked mechanical movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a cocktail watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the evening jewel-watch, as the great houses designed it from the 1950s to the 1970s: a format reduced to the essential, precious or golden materials, and plays of light — here a faceted-cut Crystal. It was worn with evening attire, like a bracelet that tells the time. The genre disappeared with the arrival of quartz, which makes period mechanical examples true collector's pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the faceted-cut Crystal add?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLight. The facets cut into the thickness of the Crystal encircle the dial and refract every light source into flashes — the watch scintillates with each movement, like a set stone. This is workmanship specific to cocktail watches of that period, demanding to execute, and which industrial watchmaking has abandoned. This one is period-correct, its edges are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical movement in a 17mm watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and it has become rare. Ladies’ mechanical calibres, miniaturized to the extreme like this Omega 464 calibre, have virtually disappeared with quartz: the industry hardly produces them anymore in this format. This watch beats to the rhythm of a hand-wound movement from a great house — an experience no new watch offers anymore in this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that. Daily winding, at the same time of day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 17.4mm, 23.1mm Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 7.1mm, it is more a ring-sized format than a watch, intended for slim to medium wrists — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It can be worn on its own or among slim bracelets, as an evening piece. The 8mm Lug width requires a suitable strap, such as the one fitted to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821527568721,"sku":"21553322 cal.464 511.166","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-511-166-plaque-or-verre-a-facettes-1964-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789209262"},{"product_id":"tissot-antimagnetique-acier-patine-creme-petite-seconde-1950s","title":"Tissot Antimagnétique Watch — Patinated Dial, Sub-seconds (1950s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA speckled dial like a quail egg, eight gold dots, two dauphine hands, and beneath the signature a word that made Tissot history in 1930: Antimagnétique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage Tissot Antimagnétique watch, the heir to 1930 in a 1950s version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Tissot watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears on its dial the name of a historic line. In 1930, Tissot introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eAntimagnétique\u003c\/strong\u003e, which it claimed as the first wristwatch protected against magnetic fields: a balance spring and escapement components in alloys unaffected by magnetization, at a time when electricity, radio, and the telephone were entering the home. The line remained in the catalogue through the 1950s, offered in successive cases, dials, and movements. Founded in 1853 in Le Locle and allied with Omega within SSIH since 1930, Tissot presents here a \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e at the bottom of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003esilvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e has acquired over time a regular \u003cstrong\u003especkled patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, unique to this example. Three \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e at 12, 3, and 9, eight \u003cstrong\u003eapplied markers\u003c\/strong\u003e in gold dots paired with black squares on the minute track, two \u003cstrong\u003egolden dauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at six o'clock a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved with concentric circles, marked in 15-second increments. The \u003cem\u003eTissot\u003c\/em\u003e signature in cursive, with \u003cem\u003eAntimagnétique\u003c\/em\u003e beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, 43mm Lug-to-lug and 10.2mm thick, retains a classic format for the period, with a steel caseback, a fluted crown, and an acrylic Crystal. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003eserviced in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a beige suede leather strap with white stitching and Buckle buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntimagnétique, 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e — the line that Tissot claimed as the first wristwatch protected against magnetic fields, here in a 1950s version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeckled patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — the original silvered dial, marked by time, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm steel with sub-seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e — three numerals, eight gold dots, golden dauphine hands, for him as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Tissot watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Tissot watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  : its 35mm size can be worn equally well by either men or women, and it bears a name that matters in the brand's history, that of its antimagnetic line from 1930, on an original dial speckled by time. A Swiss \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e from the post-war period, at an entry-level budget into watchmaking from Le Locle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-tissot-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Tissot Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Tissot watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Vintage Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antimagnétique, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Le Locle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, serviced in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (38mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, fluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated silvered, 12-3-9 Arabic numerals, applied hour markers, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden dauphine, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beige suede leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved for its age. The original dial bears an even speckled patina, born of time, unique to this example; its gold indexes and hands remain crisp. The steel case shows the fine signs of wear of a watch that has been worn, which our photographs show without retouching. Crystal acrylic in good condition (8\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2025, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Antimagnétique mean on the dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is the name of the line launched by Tissot in 1930, which the brand describes as the first wristwatch protected from magnetic fields: its hairspring and escapement components are made of alloys unaffected by magnetization. The line remained in the catalogue until the 1950s. This protection applies to the magnetic fields of its time; like any old mechanical watch, it should still be kept away from today's magnets, bag clasps or phone cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it has never been restored. Its speckled patina was formed over time on the silvered background, evenly across the entire surface, and no dial ages in exactly the same way twice: this one exists as a unique example. The applied gold hour markers and golden dauphine hands are also original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been serviced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in 2025, by our partner watchmakers: complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling and adjustment. It is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch should be wound every day, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the history of Tissot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1853 in Le Locle, in the Swiss Jura, by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile, the house joined forces with Omega in 1930 within SSIH, which has since become the Swatch Group. It has achieved several technical firsts, including the antimagnetic watch of 1930, and remains a benchmark in accessible Swiss watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 35mm diameter, 43mm Lug-to-lug and 10.2mm thickness, it suits wrists from approximately 15 to 19cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The Lug width measures 18mm, which makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895120269649,"sku":"#54DZY1","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-tissot-antimagnetique-cadran-patine-petite-seconde-1950s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789209365"},{"product_id":"longines-dress-watch-plaque-or-index-onyx-1960s","title":"Vintage Longines Watch - 34mm Gold-Plated Calibre 6942 (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLongines 34mm Gold-Plated (1980s): Vintage Mechanical Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLongines\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Longines watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a classic style produced in the 1980s. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e watch with a 33.7mm case stands out with its gold-plated case and refined golden dial, enhanced by fine applied indexes and long hands. Powered by the robust manufacture caliber 6942, this \u003cstrong\u003emanual-winding mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a true traditional horological experience. With its contained proportions, it is an ideal \u003cstrong\u003emen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring a touch of retro elegance to your wrist, especially since it is mounted on a contrasting blue leather strap. Acquiring this model lets you add a superb \u003cstrong\u003ecollector’s piece watch\u003c\/strong\u003e to your selection. Please note that, as our company is based in Dubai, installment payment solutions such as Klarna are not available when validating your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase in gold-plating with classic lines, easy to wear every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalist golden dial elegantly contrasting with its blue leather strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual-winding mechanical movement (caliber 6942), renowned for its reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of \u003ca title=\"Vintage Longines Watches\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\"\u003evintage Longines watches\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding mechanical (Caliber 6942)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.7mm (36mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-to-end :\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with applied indexes, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Very nice condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without original box and paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51129942901073,"sku":"18037641 cal.6942","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-longines-vintage-34mm-plaque-or-calibre-6942-annees-1980-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1776894685"},{"product_id":"oris-pointer-date-acier-champagne-1950s","title":"Vintage Oris Pointer Date Watch - 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Founded in 1894 in Le Locle and later established in Genève, \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal\u003c\/strong\u003e launched the Compax chronograph in 1935 and the Tri-Compax in 1944, then, in 1954, the \u003cstrong\u003ePolerouter\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by Gérald Genta and its micro-rotor calibre. Alongside these sought-after pieces, the house produced round steel de ville watches like this one, powered by its own calibres: here the \u003cstrong\u003ecalibre 262\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-wound with sub-seconds, in service from the 1940s through the 1950s. A manufacture \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the simplest design: numerals, markers, sub-seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003esilvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e bears seventy years of patina, pronounced and deeper around three o'clock, born of time and unique to this example. Six black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e at the even hours, six \u003cstrong\u003epointed markers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the odd ones, a fine minute track, a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e at six o'clock, and two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblued hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/em\u003e signature, sharper than the patina surrounding it, was most likely reprinted during the watch's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, 42mm Lug-to-lug and 9.5mm thick, features a thin bezel and \u003cstrong\u003elong straight lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design of the era's round de ville watches, with a steel caseback and an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal steel crown\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath an acrylic Crystal. The \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal 262 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical movement, has been \u003cstrong\u003eserviced\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a vintage black salmon leather strap with Buckle buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Universal Genève, the house of the Polerouter and the Tri-Compax, and its calibre 262 with sub-seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — seventy years upon the silvered surface, deeper around three o'clock, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm steel with long lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arabic numerals, blued hands, for him as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Universal Genève watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 35mm size can be worn equally by either, and it offers access to a \u003cstrong\u003eGenevan manufacture calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e in a no-complication de ville watch, at a time when the house was signing some of its most sought-after pieces. A manufacture \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the entry-level budget of the great Swiss names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-universal-geneve-vintage\" title=\"Universal Genève Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our Universal Genève vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Vintage Watches\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e de ville Watch with sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Genève)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, Universal 262 calibre, serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round, straight lugs, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (36.3mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated silver-toned, Arabic numerals, pointed markers, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock; signature likely reprinted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, wear scratches (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage black salmon leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair state of preservation for its age. The silver-toned dial shows pronounced patina, shaped by time, heavier around three o'clock; its signature was likely reprinted during the watch's lifetime. The steel case shows the wear scratches of a worn watch, and the acrylic Crystal has scratches (7\/10). Our photographs are presented unretouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Universal Genève?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA manufacture founded in 1894 in Le Locle and based in Genève, known for its chronographs, Compur in 1934, Compax in 1935, Tri-Compax in 1944, and for the Polerouter of 1954, designed by Gérald Genta around a micro-rotor calibre. It produced its own movements, including the calibre 262 of this watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the dial signature been retouched?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost likely, yes: the Universal Genève signature is sharper than the patina surrounding it, which indicates a reprint during the life of the watch. The rest of the dial, numerals, hour markers, minute track and subdial, bears a patina shaped by time, pronounced and deeper toward three o'clock, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Universal 262 calibre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hand-wound mechanical movement with sub-seconds, made by Universal Genève and fitted in its de ville watches from the 1940s to the 1950s, at 18,000 vibrations per hour. This one has been serviced by our partner watchmakers, with complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling and adjustment, and it is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “sub-seconds” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seconds are displayed on a separate register at six o'clock rather than by a central hand: this is the original architecture of wristwatches, inherited from pocket watches, which central seconds only supplanted around the turn of the 1950s. It defines the classic design of this Universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 35mm diameter, 42mm Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 9.5mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its long lugs and thin bezel give it on the wrist the presence of a larger watch. The Lug width measures 18mm, which makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176427061585,"sku":"198498 846973 31201","price":870.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-universal-geneve-calibre-262-acier-cadran-patine-1950s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789209776"},{"product_id":"montre-eska-plaque-or-cornes-goutte-deau-cadran-saumon-1950s","title":"Eska Watch Gold-Plated Teardrop Lugs — Salmon Dial (1950s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA salmon dial glowing beneath the domed Crystal, four golden numerals and eight markers, two teardrop lugs, and Eska, two letters for Silvan Kocher, founder in 1918 of a dress watch manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage Eska watch from the 1950s, salmon dial and teardrop lugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Eska watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears just two letters as its name: \u003cem\u003eS.K.\u003c\/em\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003eSilvan Kocher\u003c\/strong\u003e, who in \u003cstrong\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e founded S. Kocher \u0026amp; Co. in Selzach, in the canton of Solothurn, with his son Erwin, before moving it to \u003cstrong\u003eGrenchen\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1937. The house built its reputation on the dress watch: carefully made small calibres, elaborate dials, and in the 1950s automatic watches with cloisonné enamel dials, then a diver, the Amphibian, at the end of the decade. It also sold for export under the Royce brand, and disappeared with the quartz crisis in the mid-1980s. This one is a \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the dress register that made Eska’s name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e defines its character, a coppery pink brightened by the domed acrylic Crystal, with a light patina specific to this example. Four \u003cstrong\u003eapplied golden Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e at 12, 3, 6 and 9, eight \u003cstrong\u003egolden markers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the other hours, a fine minute track, a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e at six o’clock marked 60, and two \u003cstrong\u003egolden leaf hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eEska\u003c\/em\u003e signature in cursive beneath 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e33mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e, 39.4mm from Lug-to-lug to Lug-to-lug and 9mm thick, is recognisable by its \u003cstrong\u003eteardrop lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the curved post-war design, with a steel caseback and \u003cstrong\u003efixed bars\u003c\/strong\u003e: the strap passes through the lugs rather than being fitted with spring bars. The fluted crown was replaced during the watch’s lifetime. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003eserviced in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a black crocodile-style leather strap and its Buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeardrop lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the post-war curve, on a 33mm gold-plated case with fixed bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — four applied numerals, eight golden markers, sub-seconds, golden leaf hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEska, 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e — S.K. for Silvan Kocher, the Grenchen manufacture of dress watches and enamel dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage watch with a salmon dial?\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Eska watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage watches for men and women\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 33mm size suits both, and it brings together two signatures of the 1950s, the \u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e and teardrop lugs, in a dress watch from a Swiss maker specialized in this style. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with character, at an entry-level budget for authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement check, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage à moins de 500€\"\u003eDiscover our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eska (S. Kocher \u0026amp; Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teardrop lugs, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Grenchen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, serviced in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round, teardrop lugs, fixed lugs, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (34.4mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm (fixed lugs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salmon, applied golden Arabic numerals, dot indexes, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden leaf hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed acrylic (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for its age. The salmon dial is clean, with the light patina specific to this example, and crisp golden numerals and hands. The gold-plated case shows the signs of use of a worn watch, with plating wear on the bezel and lugs, which our photographs show without retouching. The Crystal acrylic crystal is in very good condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2025, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Eska?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA Swiss manufacture founded in 1918 by Silvan Kocher and his son Erwin in Selzach, and established in Grenchen in 1937: Eska is the pronunciation of its initials, S.K. Specializing in dress watches and refined small calibres, in the 1950s it produced automatic watches with cloisonné enamel dials, then a diver, the Amphibian, and sold for export under the Royce brand. It disappeared with the quartz crisis in the mid-1980s; the name has since been revived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are fixed lugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bars that hold the strap are soldered to the lugs, rather than being removable spring bars. The strap therefore passes through the lugs, like a one-piece strap or an open-ended leather strap, which requires a suitable strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are teardrop lugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurved lugs, thick at the case and tapering toward the strap, whose profile recalls a drop. This design marks the dress watches of the 1940s and 1950s and gives the watch more presence on the wrist than its diameter suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been serviced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in 2025, by our partner watchmakers: complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling and adjustment. It is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch is wound every day, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or large wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 33mm diameter, 39.4mm Lug-to-lug and 9mm thickness, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its teardrop lugs give it more presence on the wrist than its diameter suggests. The Lug width measures 19mm, on fixed lugs: the strap passes through the lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Eska","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181884932433,"sku":"11661.20","price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-eska-plaque-or-cornes-goutte-d-eau-cadran-saumon-1950s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789209815"},{"product_id":"vulcain-panoramic-champagne-plaque-or-1970s","title":"Vulcain Centenary Vintage Watch - 35mm Gold-Plated (1960s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVulcain Centenary 35mm Gold-Plated (1960s)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcain is a Swiss watchmaking house founded in 1858, known for having designed the first mechanical alarm wristwatch: the Vulcain Cricket. A symbol of precision, the brand showcases Swiss watchmaking expertise. In the 1960s, Vulcain offered the Centenary line. This \u003cstrong\u003eVulcain watch pre-owned\u003c\/strong\u003e in 35mm gold-plated features a bright sunray dial, structured by applied indexes and dauphine-shaped hands. Powered by a Swiss caliber, this \u003cstrong\u003emanual-winding mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures reliable day-to-day performance. With a thickness of 9.4mm, this model is a \u003cstrong\u003emen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the classic format, mounted on a textured leather strap. Purchasing this timepiece lets you add a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with heritage tradition to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCentenary line model, reflecting Vulcain’s classic watchmaking production in the 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase in 35mm gold-plating paired with a sunray dial and genuine dauphine hands, key characteristics of this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManual-winding mechanical movement—an technicality appreciated by enthusiasts of vintage watches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover also our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Watches\"\u003evintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Vulcain\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Centenary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (36.6mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder to Shoulder :\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunray with applied indexes, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Dauphine, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Taupe leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation, normal wear scratches on the gold-plated case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspected movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without original box and paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Vulcain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181899907409,"sku":"R.1311.A","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-vulcain-centenary-vintage-35mm-plaque-or-annees-1960-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1776895458"},{"product_id":"omega-541-003-mini-montre-habillee-index-or-rose-onyx-1966","title":"Omega Watch De Ville 541.003 Gold-Plated — Silver Dial (1966) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eTwenty-two millimetres of gold and silver, a seconds hand as fine as an eyelash — the ladies' watch Omega was designing in 1966, when mechanics could fit inside a jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA De Ville from 1966, Omega mechanics in jewellery format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOmega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e541.003\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1966\u003c\/strong\u003e — the line born in 1960 in the orbit of the Seamaster and which became the elegant line of the house, its quintessential de ville watch. This example is its feminine expression: a round \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, the jewellery format that mechanical watchmaking scarcely produces anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushed \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the exact purity of the De Ville of this decade: twelve golden \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced with a black line, the \u003cem\u003eOMEGA\u003c\/em\u003e signature beneath the house symbol, the words \u003cem\u003eSWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e — nothing else. Two \u003cstrong\u003eblack baton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e as fine as an eyelash sweep across the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case with \u003cstrong\u003etapered lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal fluted crown\u003c\/strong\u003e — and its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal strap\u003c\/strong\u003e in black suede-effect leather, with its Buckle: for them to have accompanied the watch since the 1960s is uncommon on pieces of this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmega calibre 630\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-wound mechanical, belongs to the generation of ladies' movements that the house manufactured with the same seriousness as its men's calibres — miniaturised, but built to last. Checked by our partner watchmakers, it is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22mm jewellery format\u003c\/strong\u003e — Omega mechanics on the scale of a bracelet, a segment abandoned by the contemporary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house calibre 630\u003c\/strong\u003e — Omega's ladies' hand-wound movement, made with the same seriousness as its men's calibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal crown, strap and Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete set, rare after sixty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Omega De Ville?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a special place among our \u003cstrong\u003evintage women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is a mechanical piece from a great house in a jewellery format — a combination that contemporary watchmaking hardly offers anymore, as quartz has absorbed this segment. The \u003cstrong\u003eDe Ville\u003c\/strong\u003e is the line Omega dedicated to de ville elegance, and this feminine version bears its exact design, at an entry-level budget into vintage Omega.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement and its consistency with the reference, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice valid as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Women Vintage Watches\"\u003eSee our selection of vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Ville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 541.003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, Omega caliber 630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, steel caseback, round shape with tapered lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (23mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed silver, applied baton hour markers with black trim, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton hands, fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, original (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black suede-effect leather, original (old, may be fragile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e golden steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Crisp silver dial, hour markers and hands without alteration. The gold-plated case shows fine signs of wear on the bezel and lugs, visible in our photographs; the plating is even. The original acrylic Crystal shows signs of use, rated 7\/10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega De Ville line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the line Omega dedicated to the de ville watch: born in 1960 within the Seamaster, it became independent in 1967 to become the elegant line of the house — slim, pared-back watches designed for the city rather than for sport. The De Ville models of the 1960s are today one of the safest ways into vintage mechanical Omega.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial not bear the mention De Ville?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBecause this was standard practice on women’s references from this period: the watch belongs to the line by its reference — the 541 prefix links it to the De Ville ladies’ models —, but the 22mm dial bears only the Omega signature, in the interest of restraint. The caseback and the reference are authoritative, and this configuration is strictly consistent with period catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical movement in a 22mm women’s watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and it has become rare. Ladies’ mechanical calibres, miniaturized to the extreme, all but disappeared with the arrival of quartz: today’s industry hardly produces any in this size anymore. This watch beats to the rhythm of the Omega 630 calibre, an in-house hand-wound movement — an experience no new watch offers in this size anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 22mm diameter, 28mm Lug-to-lug, and 7.3mm thickness, it is a jewelry-sized format, intended for slim to medium wrists — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It can be worn on its own or alongside fine bracelets, without ever overwhelming the wrist. 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The house closed in the early 1970s, with the quartz crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal dial\u003c\/strong\u003e has developed its color: light at birth, it darkened over the decades to \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e and tobacco, evenly across the entire surface, in what collectors call a \u003cstrong\u003etropical dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, and which no other example reproduces. Twelve black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a minute track numbered in increments of 5, two \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal syringe hands\u003c\/strong\u003e whose luminescent material has taken on an amber tone, and a slender blued \u003cstrong\u003ecentral seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eCortébert\u003c\/em\u003e signature in cursive, \u003cem\u003eSport\u003c\/em\u003e beneath, \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e29mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e, 36mm Lug-to-lug and 9.8mm thick, is that of a sports watch of its time: polished middle case, straight lugs, steel caseback, beneath an acrylic Crystal; the large fluted crown was replaced during the watch's life. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003eserviced in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a black textured leather strap and a steel Buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — darkened to caramel and tobacco, even, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCortébert, 1790\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bernese Jura manufacture of railway watches, whose calibre Rolex adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29mm steel Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arabic numerals, luminous syringe hands, central seconds, for her as for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage watch with a tropical dial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Cortébert Sport Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 29mm size suits both, and it combines a \u003cstrong\u003etropical dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, the patina sought after by collectors, with a manufacture signature. A Swiss manufacture \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at an entry-level budget for authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage à moins de 500€\"\u003eDiscover our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cortébert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Cortébert, Bernese Jura)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, serviced in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm (32mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, caramel-browned, Arabic numerals, numbered minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syringe with luminescent channels, patinated, blued seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black textured leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation for its age. The original tropical dial is even, its numerals crisp, its hands patinated in the same tone. The steel case shows the signs of wear of a worn watch, which our photographs show without retouching. Crystal acrylic in good condition (8\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2025, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a tropical dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA dial whose original color, light here, has turned brown over the decades under the effects of light and time, in an even manner: caramel, tobacco, sometimes chocolate. 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This Sport is not one of them, but it comes from the same manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been serviced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in 2025, by our partner watchmakers: complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling, and adjustment. It is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch is wound daily, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 29mm diameter, 36mm Lug-to-lug and 9.8mm thickness, it suits wrists from approximately 14 to 18cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its compact format is that of sports watches from the 1950s, and today it wears just as well on a feminine wrist. 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Known for its world of masculine luxury — leather goods, lighters, accessories — \u003cstrong\u003eDunhill\u003c\/strong\u003e brought that same refinement to watchmaking, and this 1980s piece is a sober and distinguished expression of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eimmaculate white dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is a model of purity: \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e run around the entire perimeter, surrounding the \u003cem\u003edunhill\u003c\/em\u003e signature in lowercase, a hallmark of the house. Two slender hands, no date or counter — the reading is crystal clear, the spirit resolutely dressy. The \u003cstrong\u003egolden fluted bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e frames the whole with a delicate play of grooves, enhanced by the black cabochon crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e33mm gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e displays an ultra-thin profile of just 7mm, ideal under a shirt cuff. Driven by a \u003cstrong\u003equartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e (caliber 620), the piece combines the elegance of design with ease of use: precise, reliable, and mechanically maintenance-free. A watch made to accompany everyday life with discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003eblack alligator-style leather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is just as suitable on a man's wrist as on a woman's. An elegant piece signed by a prestigious house, selected and authenticated by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Dunhill, the British luxury house, a watch made in Switzerland: a dress watch with a refined Roman dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite dial with Roman numerals and dunhill signature, golden fluted bezel and black cabochon crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase gold-plated 33mm case with an ultra-thin profile (7mm), quartz movement — dress elegance and ease of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Luxury Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee our other vintage luxury watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Women Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003eSee our dress watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunhill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz (caliber 620)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden fluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (36mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with black Roman numerals and dunhill signature, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, excellent condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black alligator-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Immaculate original dial, gold-plated case in fine condition, Crystal in excellent condition (9\/10). Non-original leather strap showing slight wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Dunhill watches Swiss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dunhill is a British luxury house, but its watches are made in Switzerland, as indicated by the “Swiss” mention on the dial. This piece combines the elegance of British style with Swiss watchmaking expertise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white dial, its black Roman numerals, and the dunhill signature are original, with no intervention or re-gilding. Its purity is factory-original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this watch so slim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 7mm thick, Crystal included, it is a dress watch with an ultra-thin profile, designed to slip elegantly under a cuff. Its quartz movement contributes to this slenderness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black alligator-style leather strap and its Buckle are not original; they have been matched to the piece. It is entirely possible to fit another strap at your convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Dunhill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51246337163601,"sku":"1.34226","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-dunhill-vintage-argent-vermeil-cadran-romain-1980s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1785939723"},{"product_id":"montre-rogau-calendrier-lunette-jours-date-rouge-plaque-or-1950s","title":"Rogau Calendrier Watch Days Bezel — Red Date, Gold-Plated (1950s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe seven letters of the week engraved on the bezel, a crescent running across thirty-one red numerals, sub-seconds below: the calendar watch of the 1950s, the kind that asked its owner to turn the bezel each morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rogau vintage watch from the 1950s, the day-bezel calendar with red date scale in gold-plated finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRogau vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecalendar watch\u003c\/strong\u003e of the kind produced in the 1950s for the French market, under assembly brands whose names left behind only their watches: Rogau signs the dial, \u003cem\u003eAncre 17 rubis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAnti-choc\u003c\/em\u003e describe the movement, a lever escapement with seventeen jewels, protected against shocks. The calendar is read in two ways: the \u003cstrong\u003eday\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by hand by turning the \u003cstrong\u003ebezel\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved with the seven letters of the week, D, L, M, M, J, V, S; the \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicated by a \u003cstrong\u003ecrescent\u003c\/strong\u003e turning beneath the minute track, on the \u003cstrong\u003ered scale\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1 to 31 printed around the outer edge. A \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-wound movement, with sub-seconds, in a 33.3mm gold-plated case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal silvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e has taken on seventy years of patina, warm and even, specific to this example. Twelve black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dot at each hour, a fine minute track, and all around the \u003cstrong\u003edate scale\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ered numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e; at six o'clock a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e guilloché with concentric circles, topped by the mention \u003cem\u003eAnti-choc\u003c\/em\u003e in red. Two \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal golden dauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e with patinated luminous channels. The \u003cem\u003eRogau\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAncre 17 rubis\u003c\/em\u003e signatures below 12 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e33.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecase\u003c\/strong\u003e, 42mm Lug-to-lug for 11.6mm thick, features its engraved and notched \u003cstrong\u003erotating bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight lugs and a steel caseback, under an acrylic Crystal; the fluted crown was replaced during the life of the watch, and the plating shows wear on the lugs and sides. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with lever escapement, \u003cstrong\u003e17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a later black braided 16mm strap with steel Buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seven letters of the week engraved on the rotating bezel, the day set by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrescent date display\u003c\/strong\u003e — a crescent index on the red scale from 1 to 31, sub-seconds below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated 33.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — patinated Arabic numerals, dauphine hands, 17-jewel lever escapement, for him as well as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage calendar watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rogau watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 33.3mm can be worn by either, and it offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecalendar complication\u003c\/strong\u003e from another era, day on the bezel, date by crescent, in a de ville gold-plated watch with a warm patina. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with complication, at the entry-level budget of authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage à moins de 500€\"\u003eDiscover our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rogau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendar with day bezel, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland [to be confirmed, French dial]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, lever escapement, 17 jewels, shock-resistant, checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds, date by crescent, day by rotating bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round, engraved rotating bezel, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.3mm (36.2mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated silver-toned, Arabic numerals, red date track, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden dauphine with luminous channels, patinated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, wear scratches (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black braided, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair state of preservation for its age. The original dial bears a warm, even patina, born of time, specific to this example; its numerals and red track remain legible, its hands patinated in the same tone. The gold-plated case shows the signs of use of a worn watch, with wear to the plating on the lugs and sides, and the acrylic Crystal has scratches (7\/10). Our photographs are presented without retouching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this watch's calendar work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn two stages. The date is indicated by a crescent that turns beneath the dial, along the red scale from 1 to 31 printed around the edge; the movement advances it each night. The day, meanwhile, does not depend on the movement: the bezel engraved with the seven letters of the week, D, L, M, M, J, V, S, is turned to bring the letter of the day to the chosen position, generally beneath 12. A simple solution, common on calendar watches of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Rogau?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA discreet brand whose history is undocumented, active on the French market in the 1950s: its dials are in French, Ancre 17 rubis, Anti-choc, and other calendar watches by the brand are known. Like hundreds of assembly brands of the period, it cased lever movements under its own name. It is chosen for its complication and its dial, not for its signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do \"Ancre 17 rubis\" and \"Anti-choc\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAncre 17 rubis refers to a lever escapement fitted with seventeen jewels, the usual wording found on French-language dials from the 1940s and 1950s; Anti-choc, a shock-protection device that protects the balance staff. Two period assurances, which do not exempt a vintage watch from the usual precautions: keep it away from water and shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been checked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our partner watchmakers have checked the 17-jewel movement, the dial, the hands and the case; it is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch must be wound every day, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 33.3mm, 42mm of Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 11.6mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its engraved bezel and long lugs give it the presence on the wrist of a larger watch. 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This \u003cstrong\u003evintage chronograph watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in 37mm features a gold-plated case paired with a highly legible white dial. It is equipped with two sub-dials, a colored tachymetric scale, and a date window located at six o'clock. Powered by the hand-wound mechanical calibre Poljot 3133 (whose architecture is based on the well-known Valjoux 7734), this \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the measurement of short intervals. With a thickness of 14.2mm, it makes for a \u003cstrong\u003emen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers a beautiful wrist presence, complemented by its original leather strap. Shipped directly from our offices based in Dubai (installment payment solutions such as Klarna are not available), purchasing this timepiece lets you add a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with character to your selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy this piece now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable mechanical chronograph movement (calibre Poljot 3133, based on Valjoux 7734).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage dial with two counters, a tachymetric scale, and a date at six o'clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase gold-plated 37mm preserved with its crown, its Buckle and its original strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover as well our collection of \u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage\"\u003evintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e Pryngeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronograph Old Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Year :\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men, Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-winding mechanical (Calibre Poljot 3133, Valjoux 7734 base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, tachymeter, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm (40mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom lug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e White with tachymetric scale, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Condition 7\/10, signs of wear scratches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded pin buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall condition, never worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water-resistant (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement and 12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice atelier, original tag, unsigned warranty card, protective presentation box (sold without original box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Pryngeps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51741183770961,"sku":"#fhzjhfz","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_01259_e844f83b-5579-4859-afc2-f927206b4613.jpg?v=1782424577"},{"product_id":"west-end-watch-secundus-tank-allongee-curvee-acier-1930s","title":"West End Watch Co Secundus Watch — Tank Elongated Curved (1930s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA name taken from London, a manufacture in Saint-Imier, clients in Bombay and Calcutta, and a long, curved tank that hugs the wrist, twelve tight numerals beneath two blued hands, within a tea-colored railway minute track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage West End Watch Co Secundus Watch, the elongated and curved tank of British India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage West End Watch Co watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears a misleading name: there is nothing London about it, apart from the district that inspired it. The brand was founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1886\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eBombay\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Arnold Charpié represented the \u003cstrong\u003eAlcide Droz \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacture of Saint-Imier, the one behind \u003cem\u003eL'Imperméable\u003c\/em\u003e, the first documented waterproof pocket watch, now in the International Museum of Horology in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Swiss watches signed with an English name, sold to British officers and Indian troops: \u003cem\u003eWest End Watch Co., Bombay and Calcutta\u003c\/em\u003e became a familiar name across the entire subcontinent, even on station clocks. The \u003cstrong\u003eSecundus\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of its historic models, here in an \u003cstrong\u003eelongated and curved tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Art Deco design from the \u003cstrong\u003e1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003esilvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e has developed, over ninety years, a pronounced patina, denser toward the bottom, born of time and unique to this example. Twelve black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e compressed into the height, a hashed \u003cstrong\u003erailway minute track\u003c\/strong\u003e running along the long sides, a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e at six o'clock within its square frame, graduated in increments of 10, and two \u003cstrong\u003eblued hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hour hand pear-shaped. The signature \u003cem\u003eWest End Watch Co.\u003c\/em\u003e and the name \u003cem\u003eSecundus\u003c\/em\u003e below 12, \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e on either side of the register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e case is an \u003cstrong\u003eelongated tank\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19.4mm wide for 42mm in Lug-to-lug, with a \u003cstrong\u003ecurved\u003c\/strong\u003e case middle along its length to follow the wrist, polished, with cambered ends, a slim 8.6mm profile, with a steel caseback, an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and a mineral Crystal. The lower lugs are not perfectly aligned, a trace of an earlier restoration of the case. The \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss hand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003eserviced in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a 15mm black braided strap and its Buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest End Watch Co., 1886\u003c\/strong\u003e — a London name, a Saint-Imier manufacture, a clientele in Bombay and Calcutta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank elongated and curved\u003c\/strong\u003e — 19.4mm wide for 42mm long, the curved case middle following the wrist, a slim 8.6mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — twelve numerals, hatched railway minute track, sub-seconds carrée, blued hands, for him as well as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage tank watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage West End Watch Co watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen’s and women’s vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated tank\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 19.4mm can be worn by either, and it brings together an uncommon history — the Swiss watch of British India — with a curved 1930s case left just as it is, patina included. A shaped \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the entry-level budget of authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage à moins de 500€\"\u003eDiscover our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e West End Watch Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secundus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (brand founded in Bombay in 1886)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss mechanical hand-wound, serviced in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, elongated curved tank, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.4mm (21.3mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower spring bars not aligned, trace of an earlier case restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated silvered, Arabic numerals, railway minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued, pear-shaped hour hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black braided, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for its age. The silvered dial bears a pronounced patina, created by time, denser toward the lower part, specific to this example; its numerals and blued hands remain crisp. The steel case shows the usual scratches of a worn watch, which our photographs show without retouching, and its lower spring bars are not perfectly aligned, a trace of an earlier restoration. Crystal mineral crystal in very good condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2025, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is West End Watch Co.?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Swiss brand founded in 1886 in Bombay: Arnold Charpié, Alcide Droz \u0026amp; Fils of Saint-Imier's representative in India, named it after the London district. Based in Bombay and Calcutta, it sold Swiss watches to British officers and Indian troops, then across the entire subcontinent and as far as Persia; its models were called Sowar, Secundus, or Queen Anne. In 1934, it was the first to fit the Incabloc shock absorber in serial production. The house still exists, in Valais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch English?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Only the name comes from London. The brand is Swiss, its watches are made in Switzerland, Swiss Made on the dial, and its historic clientele was that of British India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the case curved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is long: 42mm Lug-to-lug by 19.4mm wide. In the 1930s, elongated tanks were curved lengthwise to follow the curve of the wrist, and the watch sat flat instead of arching over it. This is the characteristic design of shaped watches from the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the note about the spring bars mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spring bars are the small spring-loaded bars that hold the strap between the lugs. On this watch, the lower ones are not perfectly aligned, a trace of an earlier restoration of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 19.4mm wide, 42mm Lug-to-lug, and 8.6mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 14 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its long, curved tank wears like a shaped watch, under a cuff. 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It is owed to \u003cstrong\u003eGérald Genta\u003c\/strong\u003e, the creator of the greatest integrated-bracelet watches of the era, who gave it its fluid silhouette and instantly recognizable character. Dated \u003cstrong\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example fully embodies the sporty-chic spirit of this decade, amid a horological effervescence in full swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts singularity lies in its materials: a \u003cstrong\u003ebrushed titanium case\u003c\/strong\u003e — light, matte, resilient — enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003e18k yellow gold inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bezel and bracelet. This titanium-gold marriage, rare and precious, was presented at the time by Omega as the alliance of space-age technology and jewelry-making tradition. 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Impeccable original grey dial, titanium case and gold inlays in fine condition, Crystal in excellent condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch; 30 m originally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials is this Seamaster Polaris made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case, caseback, and bracelet are made of brushed titanium, enhanced with an inlay of 18k yellow gold on the bezel and bracelet. 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Its \u003cstrong\u003ecushion\u003c\/strong\u003e case (square with rounded corners), characteristic of the 1970s, frames a soberly finished \u003cstrong\u003esilver dial\u003c\/strong\u003e with brushed texture, enhanced by applied baton hour markers and a central seconds hand. A dress watch with a strong character, it stands as a witness to the watch design of its decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGenève\u003c\/strong\u003e line is Omega's most accessible collection: it offered access to the manufacture's craftsmanship in a clean and elegant form. These vintage models are now highly appreciated for their authenticity, restrained proportions, and timeless charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eOmega caliber 601\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with 17 jewels, renowned for its robustness and ease of maintenance. With no superfluous complication, it is a caliber prized by collectors for its reliability and longevity. Our example has been \u003cstrong\u003eserviced\u003c\/strong\u003e and runs perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a black \u003cstrong\u003eleather strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece will appeal to the vintage watch enthusiast seeking an authentic Omega in Unisex format, elegant for everyday wear as well as with dress attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega 601 hand-wound caliber (17 jewels), serviced, simple and reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase characteristic cushion case of the 1970s and original silver dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dial showing patina and light age-related marks (see condition and photos) — the charm of an authentic, unaltered piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Omega Watches\"\u003eSee our other vintage Omega watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Vintage Collector Watches\"\u003eSee our vintage watch collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genève, cushion case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 131.022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316xxxxx (communicated to the buyer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual winding, Omega caliber 601 (17 jewels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, steel back, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm (34mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Omega, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed silver, original (light patina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original acrylic (condition 8\/10, one mark at 6 o'clock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather (non-original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle (non-original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful vintage condition. Case in good overall condition. The original dial shows patina and light age-related marks, visible in the photos. Crystal acrylic with a mark at 6 o'clock (8\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced manual movement, one-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Omega Genève line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Genève is Omega's most accessible line, offering access to the quality of the manufacture in a sober and elegant form. 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A date window appears at 3 o’clock, beneath the word “Automatic.” Two golden hands and a fine central seconds hand sweep over the whole — a sober and elegant dial, in the purest tradition of dress watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Longines is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eL619.2 automatic calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892-A2, renowned for its reliability and robustness. An \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic watch\u003c\/strong\u003e winds itself through the movements of the wrist, without a battery: a proven mechanical system that appeals to lovers of fine watchmaking. The movement is visible here through the sapphire caseback, animated by its Longines-signed rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e38.5mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e and its Crystal sapphire, this watch offers an elegant presence on the wrist, for both men and women — a true \u003cstrong\u003eUnisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original dial and hands are in very fine condition, and the sapphire Crystal, particularly resistant to scratches, is superb. It is fitted on a non-original black crocodile-style leather strap, with its original Longines Buckle pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongines Présence automatic watch, round gold-plated case, white dial with Roman numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL619.2 automatic calibre (ETA 2892-A2 base), visible through the sapphire caseback, Longines-signed rotor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex watch (men and women), scratch-resistant sapphire Crystal; original Longines Buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-longines-vintage\"\u003eLongines watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eselection of watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Présence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e L4.921.2.11.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000s (circa 2005-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic, Longines calibre L619.2 (ETA 2892-A2 base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back, sapphire opening), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.5mm wide (40mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  White lacquered, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, Longines winged hourglass signature, date window at 3 o’clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black (hours, minutes) and golden central seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire, in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-pattern leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines-signed steel pin buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved condition. Superb original dial and hands; Crystal sapphire crystal in very good condition; gold-plated case in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (old watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced automatic movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Longines Présence collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrésence is one of Longines’ iconic dress watch lines: round, classic watches with clean dials and elegant proportions. It embodies the Swiss brand’s expertise in dress watches, combining understated style with timeless refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat movement powers this Longines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch is powered by the Longines L619.2 automatic calibre, based on the renowned ETA 2892-A2. Self-winding, it recharges through wrist movements, without a battery. Known for its reliability, it is visible through the sapphire caseback, with its Longines-signed rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Crystal resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This watch is fitted with a sapphire Crystal, the most scratch-resistant material after diamond. This is one of its strengths: the dial remains protected and legible over time, without concern for everyday micro-scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo: it is a gold-plated steel case, as indicated by the words “All Stainless Steel” engraved on the back. The plating offers the brilliance of gold and remains, on this piece, in good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Unisex watch. Its 38mm round case suits both a მამაკ male and female wrist. Its white dial with Roman numerals and dressy format make it an elegant watch for all occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54112622936401,"sku":"cal.L.619.2  ref.L4.0212 37108628","price":970.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-longines-presence-or-cadran-romain-et-fond-saphir-2000s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1783357827"},{"product_id":"montre-ferrari-formula-by-cartier-cadran-rosso-corsa-pvd-1994","title":"Ferrari Formula Watch by Cartier — Rosso Corsa PVD Dial (1994) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFerrari Formula by Cartier — Rosso Corsa spirit on the wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFerrari Formula by Cartier vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the 1980s, was born from one of the most prestigious collaborations in watchmaking history. In \u003cstrong\u003e1983\u003c\/strong\u003e, Enzo Ferrari signed an agreement with Cartier to give birth to the \"Ferrari Formula\" collection — a line of sports watches bearing the famous \u003cstrong\u003eCavallino Rampante\u003c\/strong\u003e, under the stylistic endorsement of the Cartier maison. A piece that brings together two exceptional worlds: the automotive passion of Maranello and the refinement of Parisian jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ered \"Rosso Corsa\" dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emblematic color of Scuderia Ferrari, is the beating heart of this watch. It proudly features the \u003cstrong\u003eyellow Ferrari emblem\u003c\/strong\u003e at 12 o'clock, luminous Arabic numerals arranged on two rings, a \u003cstrong\u003eperipheral minute track\u003c\/strong\u003e evoking cockpit instruments, and the \u003cstrong\u003edate window at 3 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \"Ferrari\" signature completes this dial with an undeniably sporty, racing spirit. The \u003cstrong\u003egold-toned bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved in relief all around with the name \"FERRARI\" — a spectacular detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eround two-tone case\u003c\/strong\u003e, in steel accented with gold-toned elements, is powered by a precise and reliable \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated two-tone bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, alternating brushed steel links and fluted gold-toned inserts, extends the case with elegance. A meticulously crafted construction that blends sportiness and precious dressing, true to the spirit of the collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its versatile format and spectacular red dial, this \u003cstrong\u003eFerrari vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e suits both \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's wrists\u003c\/strong\u003e who appreciate characterful pieces. A collector's item at the crossroads of automotive and horology, selected, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the official Ferrari × Cartier collaboration born in 1983: a piece that brings together the passion of Maranello and the prestige of the Cartier maison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed \"Rosso Corsa\" dial with yellow Cavallino emblem and \"Ferrari\" engraved bezel: a spectacular and instantly recognizable visual signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and two-tone steel and gold bracelet, Swiss quartz movement: a sporty and refined collector's piece, suitable for everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"All Our Vintage Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eDiscover our selection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrari (Formula by Cartier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrari Formula, red dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be confirmed on the caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e signed paper from December 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and gold steel (two-tone), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (32mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated engraved \"Ferrari\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Red \"Rosso Corsa\" with Ferrari crest, Arabic numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, one scratch at the center (7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated two-tone steel (steel and gold), original (adjustable size approximately 19cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Extensible deployant, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Impeccable original red dial, well-preserved two-tone case and bracelet. Light signs of wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the \"Ferrari Formula by Cartier\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1983, Enzo Ferrari signed an agreement with Cartier to create the \"Ferrari Formula\" collection, a line of sports watches bearing the Cavallino Rampante. The design is the result of this prestigious collaboration between Ferrari and Cartier. These are sought-after collector's watches, at the crossroads of automotive and watchmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch a Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a watch from the \"Ferrari Formula\" collection born from the official collaboration between Ferrari and Cartier. The dial bears the Ferrari name and the Cavallino. The production of these watches was carried out under license by Swiss watchmaking workshops. Above all, it is a collector's piece from Ferrari, carried by the prestige of the two houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Rosso Corsa\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rosso Corsa\" (racing red) is the historic color of Italian racing cars, now inseparable from Ferrari and the Scuderia. 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The lugs are faceted and slightly curved toward the wrist, the bezel wide and domed. With 42.6mm of Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 10mm, the piece sits on the wrist in the exact proportions of an early-1960s Swiss dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream dial brings together two traits rarely seen together. The hour markers combine \u003cstrong\u003eapplied rose gold Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e at twelve, three, and nine o'clock with baton indexes at the other positions — a mixed layout, less common than an all-baton dial. And the sub-seconds register, at six o'clock, bears a \u003cstrong\u003emarker cross\u003c\/strong\u003e: two fine lines crossing at its center and extending the geometry of the sub-dial toward the outer edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dauphine hands, also in rose gold, are broad and faceted, and catch the light at a different angle from that of the applied indexes. The signature is limited to \u003cem\u003eOMEGA\u003c\/em\u003e beneath the Ω symbol, with no collection name: Omega was then producing a broad catalogue of dress watches designated solely by their reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath this dial beats the calibre 268, a member of the \u003cstrong\u003e30-millimeter calibre family\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by Omega. It is the architecture that built the maison's chronometric reputation, and the 268 is its sub-seconds version — the same bridges, the same barrel, and the same balance as the central-seconds calibres in the series, with an off-center seconds train. It is regarded by specialists as one of the brand's most reliable hand-wound movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarker cross\u003c\/strong\u003e — two fine intersecting lines in the sub-seconds register, a design detail characteristic of the period and sought after by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed rose gold markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — applied Arabic numerals at twelve, three, and nine, baton indexes elsewhere, a less common combination than an all-baton dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre 268 from the 30mm family\u003c\/strong\u003e — the architecture that made Omega's chronometric reputation, here in its sub-seconds version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Omega watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Omega watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a historic Swiss manufacture at a budget incomparable to the boutique, through pieces whose construction has already stood the test of six decades. The calibres of the 30mm family are among the easiest \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain: their architecture is thoroughly documented and spare parts remain accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 34.5mm diameter makes it a \u003cstrong\u003evintage dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be worn equally by both. The sub-seconds, long considered old-fashioned beside the central seconds hand, is now sought after for the symmetry it brings to the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Omega watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our watchmakers: verification of the calibre and its consistency with the reference, checking the serial number, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage luxury watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  that we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a twelve-month mechanical warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-omega-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Omega watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee all our luxury vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress watch with sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14391-62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, Omega caliber 268 (30mm family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds at six o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape with faceted lugs (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm (36mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose gold-plated, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, applied rose gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9, baton markers, crosshair in the sub-seconds register, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose gold dauphine, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexi, not original, good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage brown leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation for a piece over sixty years old. The dial is original and has never been refinished: as such, it bears the marks of its age, with a brown stain along the edge around five o'clock and fine spotting distributed across the surface, fully visible in our photographs. The applied numerals and markers, as well as the dauphine hands, are intact. The gold plating on the case shows noticeable signs of wear, particularly on the bezel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a crosshair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are two fine lines that intersect at the center of a sub-dial, here the sub-seconds at six o'clock. This feature, common on watches from the 1950s and 1960s, visually extends the geometry of the register toward the edge of the dial and brings a symmetry that dials without a crosshair do not have. It is a detail sought after by collectors and one that systematically disappears on restored dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 30mm caliber family?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is the movement architecture that Omega developed around a diameter of thirty millimetres, seeking to maximise the barrel and the balance within the available space. This design earned the maison a reputation for lasting chronometric precision. Calibre 268 is its sub-seconds variant; versions with central seconds, such as the 286, share the same bridges and the same barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it has never been refinished. That is precisely what explains the marks it bears: a brown stain along the edge and fine speckling, both visible in our photographs. A restored dial would present a uniform surface but would lose the crosshair and the fineness of the original printing. A significant proportion of collectors favour integrity over like-new appearance, and we leave that choice to the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a vintage Omega watch a safe purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is, provided authenticity is established and the condition is described without reservation. Our watchmakers systematically open the case to verify the calibre, its consistency with the reference and serial number, and inspect the dial, hands, and all components. Every pre-owned Omega watch sold by Atelier Victor comes with an invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, a twelve-month mechanical warranty, and authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 34.5mm, 42.6mm of Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 10mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm. Its faceted, slightly curved lugs follow the wrist and reduce the sense of bulk. This is the standard format of the dress watch from the early 1960s, now very much back in favour. The Lug width measures 18mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54652574662993,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-omega-vintage-14391-62-plaque-or-petite-seconde-1961-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1787408239"},{"product_id":"montre-seiko-hanae-mori-2n20-0070-boitier-reversible-1988","title":"Seiko Hanae Mori 2N20-0070 Watch — Case Reversible (1988) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA case that flips and two watches in one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Seiko watch was produced in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eHanae Mori\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese couturière and the first Asian designer admitted to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. Seiko handled the manufacturing and movement, while Hanae Mori created the design, with the \u003cem\u003eHM\u003c\/em\u003e monogram appearing on both dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in the case. Round, gold-plated, 30mm, it \u003cstrong\u003eflips within its middle case\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal either of its two sides — each with its own dial and its own bezel. This is not a simple dial reversal but a complete rotating module, which explains why the two sides have nothing in common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efirst side\u003c\/strong\u003e features a white lacquered dial with black Roman numerals, framed by a polished bezel with four visible golden screws. The aesthetic is graphic and crisp. The \u003cstrong\u003esecond side\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the exact opposite approach: a black dial with radiating facets, without a single hour marker, surrounded by a wide bezel on which only the Roman numerals XII, III, VI and IX are engraved in the gold. Day and evening on the same watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko quartz movement, calibre 2N20\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands. No date and no seconds hand: nothing to disturb the design of either dial. Maintenance is limited to a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked and the battery replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase reversible with two complete sides\u003c\/strong\u003e — each side has its own dial and bezel, giving two watches in a single case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration between Seiko and Hanae Mori\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturing and movement of a Japanese manufacture under the design of a couturière, signed with the HM monogram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo opposing aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e — white lacquer with Roman numerals on one side, black faceted without hour markers on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Seiko watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model means gaining access to a leading Japanese manufacture at a controlled budget. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are also the easiest to maintain on the pre-owned market: a battery change is enough to get them running again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: the reversible case is a feature that very few brands have offered in serial production, and it makes it as much an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal watch\u003c\/strong\u003e as a dress watch. Its 30mm size makes it equally wearable by both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Seiko watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: verification of the calibre, examination of the dials, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with a Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-japonaises\"\u003eView our selection of vintage Japanese watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanae Mori, reversible case with two sides\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2N20-0070\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8903••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, caliber Seiko 2N20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, reversible two-sided case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, reversible round shape (steel back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (34mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial side A:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered, black Roman numerals, HM monogram, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial side B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with radiating faceted finish, no hour markers, golden HM monogram, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel side A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished gold-plated, four visible screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel side B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, engraved Roman numerals XII, III, VI and IX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black (side A), golden (side B), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden pin buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Both dials are original and in very fine condition: the white lacquer is immaculate, the black faceted dial retains all its radiance, and the monograms and hands are intact. The gold plating, however, shows pronounced wear scratches on both bezels and on the strap attachments, fully visible in our photographs. The Crystal on the black side shows visible scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch). 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The HM monogram appears on both dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and we recommend being particularly cautious with this reference. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch, and the reversible mechanism puts more strain on the case gaskets than a fixed construction. Avoid all contact with water, including when washing your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size is this watch suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 30mm case and 42mm Lug-to-lug, it fits wrists from approximately 15 to 18.5cm. It is a Unisex piece: the white Roman numeral dial for daytime, the minimalist black dial for evening. 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The \u003cstrong\u003eRoman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e are not printed in the center: they are \u003cstrong\u003eengraved into the bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wide brushed steel ring that occupies almost the entire face of the watch. At the center, the dial is reduced to a white medallion printed with a \u003cstrong\u003emusical score\u003c\/strong\u003e — staves, notes, and clefs in a golden tone, like a sheet of music slipped beneath the Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two \u003cstrong\u003eblue hands\u003c\/strong\u003e move across this score: the hour hand with a tapered point, the minute hand drawn as a \u003cstrong\u003elightning bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a zigzag — a design flourish one almost never encounters. Their blue is the watch's only vivid color, and it stands out equally well against both the score and the brushed steel of the bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded \u003cstrong\u003e34mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, domed, is framed by \u003cstrong\u003egold gadrooned lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — fluted sleeves that grip the strap — and the steel-gold interplay continues with the \u003cstrong\u003egolden crown\u003c\/strong\u003e at three o'clock. At eight o'clock, a \u003cstrong\u003esecond pusher\u003c\/strong\u003e answers the first: it is this one that triggers the \u003cstrong\u003emelody\u003c\/strong\u003e, the function that gives this watch its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko quartz calibre V421\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands and a sound module, checked and fitted with a new battery. This watch was produced for the Japanese market: this is what collectors refer to as \u003cstrong\u003eJDM\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJapanese Domestic Market\u003c\/em\u003e. It is fitted on a black crocodile-pattern leather strap with a later Buckle steel pin buckle, both added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA melody watch\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sound module activated at eight o'clock, the most playful complication in Japanese quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore dial and lightning-bolt hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sheet of music beneath the Crystal, traversed by a blue zigzag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours engraved into the bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roman numerals hollowed into brushed steel, framed by gold gadrooned lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a Seiko design from the 1990s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinctive place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  : its 34mm case can be worn by both men and women, and its register — a sound complication beneath a jewelry-like design — has no equivalent in current production. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e for those who like their watch to have something to tell, and to make heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: inspection of the movement and sound module, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"Seiko Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our other vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-quartz\" title=\"Vintage Quartz Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage quartz watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melody watch, musical score dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e V421-0040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0D63••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990 (December)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (domestic market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko quartz, caliber V421, sound module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, melody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed steel, bezel engraved with Roman numerals, gold gadrooned lugs, steel caseback, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (36mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden at 3 o'clock, melody control at 8 o'clock; crown not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White medallion printed with a musical score, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, lightning-bolt minute hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Clear musical-score dial, blue hands without alteration. The brushed bezel shows signs of wear, visible in our photographs; the Roman numeral engraving is crisp. The mineral Crystal has scratches, rated 7\/10. The gold gadrooned lugs are even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement and sound module checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the melody work?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe watch incorporates a sound module alongside its quartz movement: the control located at eight o’clock triggers the melody, which the watch plays on demand. It is a complication that Japanese watchmakers explored in the late 1980s, when quartz made it possible to house a sound circuit inside a dress watch case — and the sheet-music dial makes this clear at once. The module has been checked and is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you read the time on this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs on any watch: the two hands start from the center, and you follow their direction to the Roman numerals — except that these are engraved on the bezel rather than printed on the dial. The central medallion is thus left entirely free for its musical score, and reading the time becomes natural after just a few hours of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the dial depict?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA musical score: several staves printed in a golden tone, with their notes, clefs, and rests, crossed by the blue hands. It is the dial that announces the function — this watch plays music — and it turns each reading of the time into a glance across the page. The lightning-bolt minute hand, cut in a zigzag shape, is a design one encounters almost never.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs quartz reliable in a watch from this period?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Seiko calibres of this generation are robust and easy to maintain: the battery is changed every two to three years by a watchmaker, with no periodic servicing as on a mechanical watch. On this watch, the movement and sound module have been checked, the battery is new, and the whole is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 34mm diameter, 43mm Lug-to-lug, and 8.35mm thickness, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its wide bezel gives it more presence than its diameter would suggest. The Lug width measures 12mm, which makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678846538065,"sku":"0D6389 W421-0040","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-melodie-v421-0040-cadran-partition-aiguilles-eclair-1990-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1788389973"},{"product_id":"montre-huma-vintage-tonneau-cadran-secteurs-nos-1940s","title":"Huma Vintage Watch Tonneau — NOS Sector Dial (1940s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn tonneau sector dial, never worn or distributed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Huma watch is distinguished first and foremost by its \u003cstrong\u003etonneau case\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose sides are cut into facets and whose prominent right-angled lugs set the strap away from the case middle. It is an angular, entirely geometric design that post-war production gradually abandoned in favor of round shapes. The brushed metal case is topped with a chrome-plated bezel and closed by a snap-on stainless steel caseback — the standard construction of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also \u003cstrong\u003enew old stock\u003c\/strong\u003e: from an undistributed watchmaker's stock, it was never worn or sold to an end customer, and comes to us with its original tag still attached to the strap. After nearly eighty years in storage, it shows a few minor imperfections related to transport and storage, visible in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial answers the case with the same geometric logic. It is a \u003cstrong\u003esector dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, a design inherited from the interwar period: the beige champagne surface, executed in two tones, is divided into concentric zones by printed lines — a railway minute track around the edge, a chapter ring bearing the Arabic numerals, then a raised central reserve carrying the \u003cem\u003eHUMA\u003c\/em\u003e signature. The twelve, three, and nine are emphasized in relation to the other numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sub-seconds register, at six o'clock, is circled by a printed line and graduated in tens. The baton hands in \u003cstrong\u003eblued steel\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the only note of color — a blueing obtained by heat treatment, whose hue is in the metal and does not flake. The hand-wound mechanical movement has been serviced and is functioning properly, with a rate measured on the timegrapher at approximately forty seconds per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuma is a watch brand founded in Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, in the 1920s. The town is so close to Genève that it is almost a suburb of it, and production was carried out in Switzerland — to the point that the company name became Huma Genève. The firm first produced watches intended mainly for women, before expanding its catalog by relying on third-party movements. It continued its activity until the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase tonneau with faceted sides\u003c\/strong\u003e — faceted flanks and prominent right-angled lugs, a geometry that later production abandoned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne sector dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — concentric zones drawn in fine lines on a two-tone ground, a design inherited from the interwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever worn or distributed\u003c\/strong\u003e — from a watchmaker's stock, it comes to us with its original tag attached to the strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage mechanical watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a contemporary reissue gives access to a graphic vocabulary that current production reproduces only as pastiche. The sector dial is an example of this: printed with the means of its time, it displays a fineness of line that reissues struggle to recapture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch occupies a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 23mm by 37mm Lug-to-lug format corresponds to that of mid-century wristwatches, wearable equally by both. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  are now experiencing a marked revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eView our vintage watches between €500 and €1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress watch tonneau with sector dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e française brand from Annemasse, Swiss production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed-finish metal, tonneau shape with clipped corners and square lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, snap-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm (including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone beige champagne sector dial, Arabic numerals with emphasis on 12, 3, and 9, railway minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued steel baton hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexi (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather lamella strap, original, light wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original steel pin buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New old stock, never worn or distributed, with its original tag attached to the strap. The sector dial is intact, its lines and numerals perfectly crisp, the sub-seconds register unaltered. The blued hands have retained their hue. The case shows micro-imperfections related to nearly eighty years of transport and storage, visible in our photographs. The original lamella strap shows light wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, rate measured on a timegrapher at approximately 40 seconds per day, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, original tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Huma?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHuma is a watchmaking brand founded in Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, in the 1920s. The town lies on the doorstep of Genève, and production took place in Switzerland — the company name in fact became Huma Genève. The house initially produced mainly ladies' watches, before expanding its catalogue with movements from third-party suppliers. Its activity continued until the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is meant by a tonneau case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term refers to a rectangular shape whose sides are curved or chamfered, to be distinguished from the cushion shape, which begins from a square. On this watch, the chamfers are faceted and the lugs form projecting right angles that set the strap away from the caseband. This geometry belongs to the vocabulary of the first half of the twentieth century and virtually disappeared from regular production afterwards, in favour of round cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “new old stock” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt means the watch has never been worn nor sold to an end customer. It comes from a watchmaking stock that was never distributed, and reaches us with its original tag still attached to the strap. The dial is in the condition in which it left the atelier. The case, however, shows micro-imperfections linked to nearly eighty years of transport and storage, which we note and photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hand-wound mechanical movement has been disassembled, cleaned and adjusted, and its rate measured on a timegrapher at approximately forty seconds per day. This is a normal figure for a serially produced movement from this period, designed at a time when a daily deviation of this order was considered acceptable. One should therefore expect to reset the watch regularly: this is a watch worn for what it is, not to compete with a quartz watch. Finer adjustment remains possible with a watchmaker, within the limits allowed by the calibre's architecture. The movement is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor what wrist size is this watch suitable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a case 23mm wide and 37mm Lug-to-lug, this is the format of mid-century wristwatches: ideally worn on a slender to medium wrist, where its angular lugs elongate the silhouette beyond what the width might suggest, while remaining discreet under a cuff at 8.8mm thick. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on personal taste and the look sought, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The measurement is only a guide, never a rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Huma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678879797585,"sku":null,"price":820.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-huma-vintage-tonneau-cadran-secteurs-nos-1940s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1788390041"},{"product_id":"montre-hermes-clipper-34mm-bicolore-lunette-rivete-1990s","title":"Hermès Clipper Watch 34mm Two-Tone — Riveted Bezel (1990s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA bezel pierced with gold rivets like a deck porthole — the nautical design that Hermès launched in 1981, and the saddler's H repeated link after link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA two-tone Clipper, Hermès's porthole on the wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHermès watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eClipper\u003c\/strong\u003e, the model that Hermès launched in 1981 and which became the most recognizable of its classic watches. Its founding motif is nautical: the steel \u003cstrong\u003ebezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, ringed with gold in its recess, is pierced with \u003cstrong\u003egold rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e like the porthole of a ship's deck — the detail that defines the Clipper at first glance. The Parisian house manufactures its watches in Switzerland, in Biel, where La Montre Hermès has been established since 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e offers perfect legibility: large \u003cstrong\u003eblack Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawn in the rounded typography distinctive to Hermès, a fine minute track, the \u003cem\u003eHERMÈS PARIS\u003c\/em\u003e signature, and a \u003cstrong\u003edate window\u003c\/strong\u003e at three o'clock. Two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblack hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are enough for the time — white and black, held together by the gold of the bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e34mm\u003c\/strong\u003e steel case measures only \u003cstrong\u003e6.15mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. It extends into the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal H-link bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e: brushed steel plates bridged by \u003cstrong\u003egolden Hs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the saddler's initial, repeated all the way to the Buckle, adjustable and fastening at 18cm. Their gilding bears the wear of its decades, detailed below and visible in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss ETA quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, checked and fitted with a new battery. It is the discreet mechanics that the Clipper has always favored in its classic versions: precise, slim, maintenance-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorthole bezel with gold rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Clipper's founding nautical motif since 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal H-link bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the saddler's H repeated all the way to the Buckle, adjustable, with gilding marked by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHermès, Swiss manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed in Paris, made in Biel by La Montre Hermès.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Hermès Clipper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Hermès watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 34mm case for 44mm of Lug-to-lug is the quintessential unisex format — Hermès conceived it that way, and it suits both wrists equally well. It is the quintessential \u003cstrong\u003efashion house watch\u003c\/strong\u003e: a stylist's design, a Swiss watchmaker's execution.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned luxury watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with a Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-quartz\" title=\"Montres Quartz Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage quartz watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermès\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss quartz, ETA calibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, gold studded bezel, steel caseback, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (35mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Arabic numerals, date window at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tapered, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel with golden H-links, adjustable, 18cm, original; gold plating worn in places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition for the watch head: crisp white dial, numerals and hands without alteration, Crystal in very beautiful condition, bezel and studs even. The original bracelet, however, shows marked wear to the gold plating on several H-links: the plating has chipped in places and reveals the base metal beneath, mainly on the links close to the Buckle. The brushed steel shows fine signs of wear. The whole is fully visible in our photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Hermès Clipper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the model that Hermès launched in 1981, which became the most emblematic of its classic watches: a round case with nautical inspiration, whose bezel evokes a riveted porthole. Produced for nearly thirty years in several sizes and variations, the Clipper accompanied the house's entry into serious watchmaking — today it is one of the most sought-after vintage watches from a couture house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Hermès really make its watches?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes. The Hermès Watch has been based in Biel, Switzerland, since 1978: the watches are designed by the Parisian house and manufactured in Switzerland, with Swiss movements — here an ETA quartz, the industry benchmark. That is what sets Hermès apart from most fashion houses: a genuine watchmaking presence, which still exists today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is the bracelet in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe H-link bracelet is the original one, complete and adjustable — and its gilding bears the wear of its decades: the plating on the Hs has flaked on several links, revealing the base metal beneath, especially near the Buckle. Our photographs show it exactly as it is. The watch head itself is in good condition. The bracelet remains fully functional, and it is a design that Hermès no longer produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the bezel rivets represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey echo the rivet heads of ship portholes — the Clipper takes its name from the great nineteenth-century merchant sailing ships. On this version, the gold rivets punctuate the steel bezel and mirror the gold circle framing the dial: it is the detail that identifies a Clipper at first glance, across all its generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 34mm diameter, 44mm Lug-to-lug, and 6.15mm thickness, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm, the adjustable bracelet closing at 18cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It is the quintessential unisex format, which Hermès intended for both wrists, and the two-tone design lends itself equally well to dressy and casual wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Hermes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678935601489,"sku":"2120489","price":725.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-hermes-clipper-34mm-bicolore-lunette-rivetee-1990s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789213875"},{"product_id":"montre-universal-geneve-tonneau-acier-cadran-noir-laque-1970s","title":"Universal Genève Tonneau Watch Steel — Black Lacquered Dial (1970s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAn oval of black lacquer set within a tonneau of sculpted steel — signed by the Geneva house that the watchmaking world has been rediscovering since its revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Universal Genève from the 1970s, black and sculpted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is signed \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e — the house founded in 1894, which in the twentieth century was one of the great names of Genève, celebrated for its chronographs and its Polerouter designed by a young Gérald Genta. Long dormant, the brand was \u003cstrong\u003erevived by Breitling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and since then its vintage watches have been rediscovered by a whole generation of collectors. This one is a feminine piece from the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e811624\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, oval in shape, embraces complete restraint: three applied \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the quarter hours, the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève shield\u003c\/strong\u003e at twelve o'clock, the signature in white, and two steel \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing else on the deep lacquer — black does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etonneau case\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003epolished steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the true sculpture of this watch: its \u003cstrong\u003efaceted hooded lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut like scales, envelop the strap and extend the caseband in waves — case work typical of Geneva design in the 1970s, in only 25mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève hand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a later black grained leather strap, with Buckle steel pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Universal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Geneva house revived by Breitling, whose vintage is being widely rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted caseband\u003c\/strong\u003e — faceted hooded lugs that envelop the strap, the hallmark of Geneva cases from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e — a manual Universal Genève calibre in 25mm, checked and guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Universal Genève?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Universal Genève watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinctive place among our \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is an in-house Geneva mechanical movement in a jewellery-sized format — a combination that contemporary watchmaking no longer produces, as quartz has absorbed this segment. The signature itself has never been so closely watched since the brand's revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Women Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Luxury Vintage Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonneau dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 811624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34523••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, caliber Universal Genève 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished steel, steel caseback, tonneau shape with faceted hooded lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm (26mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lacquered, applied baton hour markers, Universal Genève shield, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel batons, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black grained leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved condition. Crisp black lacquered dial, hour markers and shield without alteration, intact hands, Crystal in very fine condition. The polished case shows light signs of wear on the middle case and the hoods, visible in our photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Universal Genève?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the great historic houses of Genève, founded in 1894, famed in the twentieth century for its Compax chronographs and its Polerouter designed by a young Gérald Genta. Long dormant, the brand was acquired and revived by Breitling — an event that rekindled collectors' interest in all its vintage pieces, from chronographs to dress pieces like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial have only three hour markers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy design choice: on the black lacquer, the house's shield serves as noon, and three hour markers are enough to structure the reading. It is the minimalism of Geneva dress watches from the 1970s — the dial can be read at a glance, and the black remains intact. The steel hands stand out against the lacquer with all the necessary clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical movement in a 25mm women's watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and it has become rare. Mechanical ladies' calibres, miniaturized to the extreme, have all but disappeared with the arrival of quartz: the industry now produces almost none in this size. This watch beats to the rhythm of a movement from a Geneva house, wound by hand — an experience no longer offered by new watches in this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 25mm wide, 27mm Lug-to-lug and 6.7mm thick, it is a jewelry-sized format, intended for slim to medium wrists — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its hooded lugs envelop the strap, and the watch follows the wrist in one continuous line. The Lug width measures 14mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54679028826449,"sku":"811624 3452327","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-universal-geneve-tonneau-acier-cadran-noir-laque-1970s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1788390198"},{"product_id":"montre-tissot-seven-automatique-boitier-tv-taupe-1970s","title":"Tissot Seven Watch Automatic — Case Taupe TV (1970s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA golden television screen, lit in a smoky taupe that darkens toward the edges — the 1970s on the wrist, with its papers in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tissot Seven automatic, in a television case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTissot watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eSeven\u003c\/strong\u003e, the automatic date line that the Le Locle house — founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1853\u003c\/strong\u003e — produced in the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bears its most period-specific and most sought-after design: the \u003cstrong\u003eTV case\u003c\/strong\u003e, that square with softened corners echoing the silhouette of television screens from the era, executed here in a single-piece \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e construction, with lugs flowing into the case band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etaupe dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the piece’s second signature: a smoky grey, horizontally brushed, that \u003cstrong\u003edarkens in a gradient toward the edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vignette effect of seventies dials, which gives the center its light. The \u003cstrong\u003eapplied baton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, faceted and polished, catch bright white highlights, beneath three baton hands and a \u003cstrong\u003edate window\u003c\/strong\u003e at three o’clock, framed in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal gold-plated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with integrated flat links, extends the case in the same metal — a complete period ensemble, which is becoming rare on these references. It fits a 16.5 to 17cm wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch comes with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal papers\u003c\/strong\u003e, unsigned — uncommon for a Tissot of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase 1970s TV\u003c\/strong\u003e — the television square with softened corners, the decade’s most sought-after shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky taupe gradient dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — the horizontal brushing that darkens toward the edges, the period vignette effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal set with papers\u003c\/strong\u003e — period integrated bracelet and unsigned Tissot documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Tissot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Tissot watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a specific place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men’s and women’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 39mm case brings the presence of the seventies to the wrist, and Tissot — a Le Locle manufacture since 1853 — offers the most accessible \u003cstrong\u003evintage Swiss automatic watch\u003c\/strong\u003e on the market, with movements whose parts remain available. The TV case has returned to the forefront of contemporary taste, and complete examples with their original bracelet are becoming scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e , this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Swiss watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\" title=\"Montres Vintage 500-1000€\"\u003eView our vintage watches from €500 to €1,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven, TV case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic, Tissot caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, TV shape with integrated lugs, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39mm (42mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked taupe gradient, horizontally brushed, applied hour markers, date window, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated with integrated links, 16.5-17cm, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated deployant clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The taupe dial is crisp, its gradient even, hour markers and hands without alteration, date window clean. The gold-plated case and bracelet show signs of wear scratches, visible in our photographs; the original bracelet is complete and supple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked automatic movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, original papers (unsigned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a TV case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the quintessential shape of the 1970s: a square with generously rounded corners, echoing the silhouette of television screens from the period. The lugs are no longer attached separately but merged into the middle case in a single block, and the integrated bracelet extends the design. Out of fashion for thirty years, the TV shape has returned to the forefront among collectors — it dates a watch at first glance, and that has become its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Tissot Seven line?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an automatic date line that Tissot produced in the 1970s, at the height of its serial mechanical production. Tissot, a manufacture founded in Le Locle in 1853, equipped these watches with robust automatic calibres whose servicing remains straightforward today — one of the reasons why vintage Tissot watches are a reliable entry point into period Swiss automatic watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does an automatic watch work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn oscillating weight, driven by the movements of the wrist, continuously winds the mainspring: when worn every day, the watch never needs to be wound by hand. After stopping, a few turns of the crown and setting the time are enough to start it again. Avoid setting the date between 9pm and 3am, when the date-change mechanism is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the original papers include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documents provided by Tissot at the time of sale, kept with the watch ever since — unsigned by the period retailer, which is common. They accompany the piece in addition to the invoice Atelier Victor, which serves as a certificate of authenticity and activates the one-year guarantee. Finding a Tissot from this generation with its papers is uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 39mm wide, 38mm Lug-to-lug and 11.5mm thick, it wears its seventies presence on wrists of approximately 15.5 to 17cm, with the bracelet closing on 16.5 to 17cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The TV shape takes up space across the wrist; that is its character. Let us know your wrist size before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813028221265,"sku":"#AV367272","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-tissot-seven-automatique-boitier-tv-taupe-1970s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789214393"},{"product_id":"montre-michel-herbelin-tank-allong-plaque-or-1970s","title":"Michel Herbelin Tank Allongé Watch — Gold-Plated (1970s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAn elongated rectangle like a golden door, diagonally fluted, filled with Roman numerals — the française watchmaking of the 1970s, beating with a Swiss heart that Cartier also used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn elongated Herbelin tank, the French touch of the 1970s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is a \u003cstrong\u003eMichel Herbelin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the family-owned française house founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1947 in Charquemont\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the heart of the watchmaking Doubs — the française valley facing the Swiss Jura. Signed \u003cem\u003eParis\u003c\/em\u003e on the dial, made in Franche-Comté: it is the assertive française watchmaking of the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, in its boldest design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e case is an \u003cstrong\u003eelongated tank\u003c\/strong\u003e with stretched proportions — \u003cstrong\u003e22mm wide for 42mm Lug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost double: a golden door laid across the wrist. The \u003cstrong\u003egadrooned bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e defines it: diagonal grooves cut at an angle into the corners, catching the light across the surface — the decorative gesture of the seventies, executed with restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e follows that elongation: twelve slender \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e stretched to the point of elegant distortion, an inner \u003cstrong\u003erailway minute track\u003c\/strong\u003e echoing the rectangle, the escutcheon signature and the word \u003cem\u003eParis\u003c\/em\u003e — beneath two slender \u003cstrong\u003eblack hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eblack cabochon crown\u003c\/strong\u003e punctuates the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is an \u003cstrong\u003eETA 2512-1 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement — the Swiss movement that Cartier itself also rebranded in its watches from the same period, and which was used by Piaget and Baume \u0026amp; Mercier. It has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later period black leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank elongated with gadrooned bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stretched rectangle of the seventies, diagonally fluted in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA 2512-1 calibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Swiss mechanical movement that Cartier used under its own name in the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrançaise house since 1947\u003c\/strong\u003e — Herbelin, the watchmaking house of the Doubs signed Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage française watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Michel Herbelin watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a singular place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its elongated tank can be worn by either, as a piece of character, and the \u003cstrong\u003evintage française watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  is a territory that collectors are only just beginning to explore — houses from the Doubs and the French Jura that used the same Swiss calibres as the big names, at a fraction of their market value. A singular \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the most accessible price point in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eDiscover all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/moins-de-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage moins de 500€\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michel Herbelin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank elongated, Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, ETA 2512-1 calibre (17 jewels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, gadrooned bezel, elongated rectangular shape, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (24mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e With black cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim black hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. Crisp white dial, Roman numerals and hands without alteration, Crystal in very fine condition. The gold-plated case shows fine signs-of-use scratches on the gadrooned bezel and case sides, visible in our photographs; the plating is even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Michel Herbelin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA française watchmaking house founded in 1947 by Michel Herbelin in Charquemont, in the Doubs — the française watchmaking valley facing the Swiss Jura, where watches have been made since the eighteenth century. Family-owned and independent to this day, it is now one of the last great names in française watchmaking, and its vintage pieces from the 1970s are beginning to be sought after for their design.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ETA 2512-1 caliber a good movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the most proven small Swiss mechanical movements of its era: a 17-jewel hand-wound movement produced by ETA from the 1960s through the 1980s, chosen by far more expensive houses — Cartier fitted it under its own signature, and Piaget and Baume \u0026amp; Mercier used it as well. Its parts remain available, which ensures it can be serviced for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial say Paris?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is the historic business address of the house, whose watches are designed and assembled in Franche-Comté. This practice was common in française watchmaking: the manufacture in the watchmaking region, the signature in the capital. The dial bears both truths — the Herbelin crest and the word Paris — and the watch is française through and through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 22mm wide for 42mm Lug-to-lug and 6.5mm thick, it suits wrists of about 15 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The elongated tank is read vertically: narrow from the front, it occupies the wrist lengthwise, which defines its character. The Lug width measures 17mm, making strap changes easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Michel Herbelin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54816391987537,"sku":"2686","price":565.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-michel-herbelin-tank-allonge-plaque-or-1970s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789214450"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-euro-a-1000-euro-atelier-victor.png?v=1789206552","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/collections\/vintage-watches-500-to-1000.oembed","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}