{"product_id":"montre-christian-dior-vintage-plaquee-or-attaches-gousset-1990s","title":"Christian Dior Vintage Watch — Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Lugs (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dior from the 1990s, designed like a pocket watch on the wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Christian Dior watch does not secure its strap between lugs: it fastens it with \u003cstrong\u003ecentral T-bar attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e, screwed in, with the golden screws visible at the four corners of the strap. It is the design of a \u003cstrong\u003epocket watch\u003c\/strong\u003e transposed to the wrist — the round, complete case appears simply suspended between two brackets. In the 1990s, few houses dared such a construction, and it is this feature that gives this watch its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e24mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case, \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e over a steel back, is polished, with a domed bezel and a fluted golden crown. It measures only \u003cstrong\u003e6.3mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the classical register: elegantly drawn black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost calligraphic, around an inner circle where the minute track is marked by \u003cstrong\u003egolden dots\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/em\u003e signature appears at the upper center, and the words \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e at the bottom of the dial. The slender black hands and golden seconds hand are effortlessly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, checked and fitted with a new battery. Christian Dior was then having its watches made in Switzerland, with components and standards of Swiss watchmaking — the dial states this clearly. This watch is fitted on a later brown crocodile-style leather strap, secured by the original screwed attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrewed pocket-watch attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e — the strap is fixed to the case by T-bar attachments with visible screws, in the spirit of a pocket watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphic white dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — black Arabic numerals and a minute track with golden dots, signed Christian Dior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated and 6.3mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a discreet ladies' dress watch on the wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a vintage Dior watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage designer watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a current fashion watch means gaining access to a period when these houses had watches made in Switzerland, built to last. The Dior watches of the 1990s are a perfect example: distinctive designs, such as these screwed attachments, that current collections no longer reprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is first and foremost a \u003cstrong\u003eDior women's watch\u003c\/strong\u003e: a 24mm case, 29mm Lug-to-lug, a format that can be worn daily like a jewel and slips under any sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage quartz 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 guarantee, 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-femme\"\u003eSee our vintage watches for women\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 Christian Dior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress watch with screwed attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be confirmed (caseback)\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, central seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished gold-plated, steel caseback, round shape with screwed central lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm (26mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3mm\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 Golden fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, black Arabic numerals, minute track with golden dots, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapered black, golden seconds hand, 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 Brown crocodile-style leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle (to be confirmed)\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 Good state of preservation. Clean white dial, numerals and golden dots without alteration, hands without oxidation, Crystal in very beautiful condition. The gold-plated case shows light signs of use on the bezel and around the edges, visible in our photographs; the screwed lugs are intact.\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 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\u003eDoes Christian Dior make real watches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At the time this watch was made, Christian Dior had its watch collections produced in Switzerland, with movements and cases built to Swiss watchmaking standards — the words Swiss Made appear on the dial. These are not cheaply made fashion accessories: they are watches built to last, many of which go through forty years with no maintenance other than a battery change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are these screwed attachments on the strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of conventional lugs, this watch secures its strap with central T-shaped attachments held in place by visible screws. This construction comes from pocket watches that were once converted into wristwatches, and is used here as a stylistic choice. It gives the round case a suspended silhouette, recognizable at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a gold-plated case be cared for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plating holds up well when two things are avoided: repeated rubbing against a hard surface — watch strap made of metal, worktop, desk edge — and chemicals, perfumes, and solvents. A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for cleaning. On this watch, the plating shows light signs of use, which we note; it remains even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs quartz reliable in a thirty-year-old watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Swiss quartz movements from this generation are robust and easy to maintain: the battery is replaced every two to three years by a watchmaker, and the movement does not require periodic servicing like a mechanical one. This one has been checked, fitted with a new battery, and is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size is this watch suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith a 24mm case and a 29mm Lug-to-lug, this is a classic feminine format, ideally worn on a slender wrist, where it wears like a piece of jewelry and slips discreetly under a sleeve. 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. 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