{"product_id":"charles-vogele-cv-7357-cadran-bleu-serti-bracelet-tresse-1990s","title":"Charles Vögele CV-7357 Watch — Set Blue Dial, Braided Bracelet (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;\"\u003eTwelve claw-set stones on a matte midnight blue background, a case framed by fine diagonal fluting, and a braided bracelet that extends the rectangle without interruption. 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA stone-set midnight blue rectangle, on a braided bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case of this \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Vögele watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003evertical rectangle\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring \u003cstrong\u003e25.5mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e28mm high\u003c\/strong\u003e and only \u003cstrong\u003e6.8mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its outer edge is worked with \u003cstrong\u003efine diagonal fluting\u003c\/strong\u003e, tight and regular, framing the dial with continuous relief — a braided rope effect echoed more broadly on the bracelet. It is \u003cstrong\u003eplatinum-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a steel caseback, and its original \u003cstrong\u003ecabochon crown\u003c\/strong\u003e in blue sits flush on the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emidnight blue dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is matte, with no minute track or numerals: legibility relies entirely on \u003cstrong\u003etwelve stone-set markers\u003c\/strong\u003e, each held by \u003cstrong\u003efour claws\u003c\/strong\u003e, which catch the light in sharp points against the dark background. The stones are \u003cstrong\u003ezircons\u003c\/strong\u003e, synthetic stones. Beneath the signature, the word \u003cem\u003eQUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e; at the center, slender \u003cstrong\u003esteel hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and a fine \u003cstrong\u003ecentral seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose counterweight forms a star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebracelet is integrated\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebraided\u003c\/strong\u003e: a supple chevron-link construction, also platinum-plated, which flows from the case with no visible lugs and wraps around the wrist like a ribbon. It adjusts up to a \u003cstrong\u003e19cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wrist size and it is original, including its Buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a \u003cstrong\u003equartz, caliber Seiko VX21\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and 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\u003eCase and platinum-plated bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — a white-grey tone that does not yellow, with a thickness of only 6.8mm.\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\u003eTwelve claw-set markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — zircons, synthetic stones, set directly against the midnight blue.\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 integrated braided bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e — supple chevron-link construction, adjustable up to 19cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose this vintage jewelry watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place in our selection: 25.5mm wide, 6.8mm thick, and with a braided bracelet without a visible clasp, it is a \u003cstrong\u003ewrist jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e  more than a practical watch — the realm of evening wear and formal attire. The gem-set midnight blue dial and the braided mesh belong to the vocabulary of jewelry watches from the 1970s and 1980s, here at an entry-level budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage 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 piece we offer comes with an Atelier Victor 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-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage Moins de 500 €\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres\" title=\"Montres Vintage de Luxe\"\u003eDiscover 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 Charles Vögele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular jewelry watch with integrated bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e CV-7357\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\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, calibre Seiko VX21\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 Platinum-plated, rectangular with diagonal fluting, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5mm (26.5mm with 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 6.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22mm (integrated bracelet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte midnight blue, twelve zircon-set claw indices, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, central seconds hand with star-shaped counterweight, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum-plated braided mesh, integrated, adjustable up to 19cm, original\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 warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent state of preservation. The original midnight blue dial is crisp and deep, with all twelve set indices complete and secure in their claws. The platinum plating on the case and bracelet is even, with fine signs of wear on the edges of the case, visible in our photographs. The braided mesh has retained its suppleness. Crystal sapphire rated 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 Quartz movement checked, 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 platinum plating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA layer of platinum deposited on a base metal, here on both the case and the bracelet. Platinum is a white-grey metal that does not oxidize and does not yellow over time, unlike gold plating whose tone evolves. This is what gives this watch its cool sheen, close to white gold, and explains why the braided mesh has retained its color after thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the hour markers diamonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, they are zircons — zirconium oxide, a synthetic stone. We state this clearly rather than leaving room for doubt: a synthetic stone should be identified as such. Brilliant-cut and set with four prongs as here, it gives off a fire very close to that of a diamond on a dark dial, for a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you adjust an integrated woven bracelet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy removing links, by a watchmaker, up to a maximum wrist size of 19cm on this example. An integrated bracelet cannot be replaced with an off-the-shelf leather strap: it extends from the case with no visible lugs, and its 22mm attachment does not correspond to any standard size. That is also what gives value to an example complete with its original bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould one be wary of an old quartz movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, on one condition: remove the battery if the watch is to remain unused for a long time, as a depleted battery can leak and damage the movement. A quartz movement from this period simply requires regular battery changes, without the periodic servicing that a mechanical movement calls for. This one has been checked by our watchmakers and 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 width of 25.5mm, a height of 28mm, and a thickness of 6.8mm, it is primarily suited to slim to medium wrists, up to 19cm in wrist circumference — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its woven bracelet falls straight from the case and follows the wrist without overhang, which makes it appear even more discreet than its measurements suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Charles Vögele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54502101942609,"sku":"CV-7357","price":498.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-charles-vogele-cv-7357-cadran-bleu-serti-1990s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1789504808","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/charles-vogele-cv-7357-watch-set-blue-dial-braided-bracelet-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}