{"product_id":"montre-christian-dior-vintage-511501-bicolore-monogramme-1990s","title":"Christian Dior Vintage 511501 Watch — Two-Tone Monogram (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe filigree monogram on a two-tone case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Christian Dior watch, reference 511501, produced in the 1990s, is a feminine piece with a 31.5mm \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tone\u003c\/strong\u003e round case: the bezel is edged with a steel trim, while the lugs and surrounding frame are golden. Its 6.5mm thickness keeps it firmly in the dressy category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003elugs\u003c\/strong\u003e that create the design. Numbering four, they are horizontally fluted with gadroons and extend well beyond the case band, more like a piece of jewelry than a watch. They frame the case without blending into it, and it is this detail that makes the piece immediately recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquered white dial bears twelve black Roman numerals arranged around its outer edge, separated from the center by a fine golden circle. In the middle, the \u003cstrong\u003eCD monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in golden filigree, discreet and generously sized, beneath the signature \u003cem\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/em\u003e and the mention \u003cem\u003ePARIS\u003c\/em\u003e. The black baton hands stand out clearly against it. No seconds hand interrupts the reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \u003cem\u003eSWISS QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e appears at the bottom of the dial. This point deserves to be noted: on a fashion house watch, Swiss manufacturing is by no means automatic, and Christian Dior chose movements produced in Switzerland for this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGadrooned lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — horizontally fluted and extending beyond the case band, they form the piece’s visual signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase two-tone\u003c\/strong\u003e — steel trim on the bezel and golden surrounding frame, allowing it to be paired with Jewelry in either tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD monogram in filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e — printed in gold at the center of the dial, discreet yet generously sized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage fashion house watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Christian Dior watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a new model offers access to a fashion house design at a reasonable budget, in a piece with established Swiss manufacturing. Moreover, \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz watches\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are among 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 reference occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage women’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 31.5mm format and protruding lugs place it somewhere between a watch and a jewel, a category that fashion houses explored with greater freedom than watch manufactures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: verification of the movement, 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\/collection-dior-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our selection of vintage Christian Dior\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003eSee our vintage women’s 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 Christian Dior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 511501\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  Women's watch\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-tone, gold-plated and steel, round shape with gadrooned lugs (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5mm (32.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\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 Golden, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered, black Roman numerals, golden CD monogram in filigree, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, baton style, 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 Smooth brown 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\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The white lacquered dial is immaculate; the Roman numerals, monogram, and hands are perfectly crisp. The Crystal is in very fine condition (9\/10). The case shows light marks and surface scratches from use on the golden parts, particularly on the lugs, consistent with the age of the piece.\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 checked, new battery, 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch made in Switzerland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and the dial states it: the words \u003cem\u003eSWISS QUARTZ\u003c\/em\u003e appear at the bottom. This is worth noting, because on a fashion house watch, Swiss manufacture is by no means automatic. Christian Dior chose movements produced in Switzerland for this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are gadrooned lugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGadrooning is a rounded fluting borrowed from the vocabulary of silversmithing. On this watch, the four strap lugs are covered with it horizontally and extend well beyond the case middle, rather than blending into it. It is more of a jeweller's treatment than a watchmaker's, and that is what makes the piece recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no seconds hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a deliberate design choice. The absence of a seconds hand leaves the dial untouched and highlights the CD monogram printed at its center. It also contributes to the slimness of the case, as a seconds gear train adds thickness to the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a two-tone case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care. The golden parts are gold-plated: the layer of gold thins over time in areas exposed to friction, here mainly the lugs. Avoid abrasive products and household cleaners, which accelerate this wear without improving the appearance of the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 31.5mm case, 35mm Lug-to-lug, and 6.5mm thickness, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm. Its short Lug-to-lug relative to the diameter makes it comfortable on a slim wrist. The Lug width measures 17mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678765044049,"sku":"202070 511501","price":409.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06210.jpg?v=1787664816","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/christian-dior-vintage-watch-511501-two-tone-monogram-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}