{"product_id":"montre-christian-dior-vintage-40-122-2-monogramme-1990s","title":"Vintage Christian Dior Watch 40.122.2 — Monogram (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe house monogram across the entire surface of the dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Christian Dior watch, reference 40.122.2, produced in the 1990s, is a feminine jewel-format piece, with a 24mm round gold-plated case. Its 5.6mm thickness remains restrained, and the four bracelet attachments, horizontally fluted in gadroons, extend beyond the caseband in the manner of a piece of jewelry rather than a watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is what identifies the piece. On a golden background, the \u003cstrong\u003eCD monogram is repeated in a continuous pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed in a slightly lighter tone, covering the entire surface. It is the same principle as the house's Oblique monogram on its leather goods: a motif that reads as a texture before it reads as a signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/em\u003e signature and the word \u003cem\u003ePARIS\u003c\/em\u003e appear in black in the upper section, the only elements to stand out clearly against the background. Twelve small applied golden dots mark the hours, and a date window is located at six o’clock. The black baton hands, slender and tapered, complete the display. The words \u003cem\u003eQUARTZ SWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e close the dial in the lower section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ring in a pinkish hue surrounds the dial, between it and the golden bezel, softening the transition from one tone to the other. On a fashion house watch, this type of detail belongs more to the jeweler’s craft than to the watchmaker’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD monogram dial in a continuous pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — the house monogram covers the entire surface, as on its leather goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGadrooned attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e — horizontally fluted and extending beyond the caseband, they form the piece’s visual signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wording appears on the dial, which is by no means automatic on a couturier’s watch.\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 gives access to a fashion house design at a contained budget, on a piece with established Swiss manufacture. \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 set them running again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage women’s watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 24mm format places it firmly in the realm of jewelry, a segment that fashion houses explored with greater freedom than watch manufactures. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e are now enjoying a marked resurgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned 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 guarantee, and lifetime authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003eDiscover our vintage women’s watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\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 with monogram dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.122.2\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, date at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round shape with gadrooned lugs (steel caseback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm (26mm 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 5.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-toned, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden with repeated CD monogram, applied golden markers, rose-colored ring, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, tapered baton shape, 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 leather, original, fragile\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\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation. The golden dial retains its entire monogram, the applied markers and hands are crisp, and the rose-colored ring is intact. The Crystal is in very beautiful condition (9\/10). The gold plating on the case shows fine marks and signs of wear, particularly on the bezel and lugs. The leather strap is the original one but shows signs of fatigue: we recommend replacing it for daily wear. The crown is not the original one and stands out due to its silver tone.\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, travel 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\u003eIs the original strap still usable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds, but it is over thirty years old and the leather shows signs of fatigue. We include it because it is the original one and some buyers value that, but we recommend replacing it for daily wear. The 13mm Lug width corresponds to a common size, which makes replacement simple and inexpensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas this watch made in Switzerland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and the dial states it: the words \u003cem\u003eQUARTZ SWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e appear at the bottom. This is worth noting, because on a fashion house watch Swiss manufacturing is not automatic. Christian Dior chose movements made in Switzerland for this line, which also explains the simplicity of its maintenance.\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 goldsmithing. On this watch, the four strap lugs are covered with it horizontally and project from the case rather than blending into it. It is more a jeweler's treatment than a watchmaker's, and a common feature of Christian Dior watches from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlating is a layer of gold applied over a base metal, which becomes thinner over time in the areas most exposed to friction. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care. Avoid abrasive products and household cleaners, which accelerate wear. Replating is possible with a specialist, but it removes the original traces from the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size is this watch suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 24mm case, 28mm of Lug-to-lug and 5.6mm thickness, this is a strictly feminine format, suited to slim to متوسط wrists. The Lug width measures 13mm, making it easy to change the strap in a common size. It can be worn on its own or paired with slim bracelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54678579052881,"sku":"304867 40.122.2","price":483.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_06247.jpg?v=1787678949","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-christian-dior-watch-40-122-2-monogram-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}