{"product_id":"montre-yves-saint-laurent-coeur-plaque-or-cadran-signature-1990s","title":"Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Heart Gold-Plated — Signature Dial (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYves Saint Laurent heart gold-plated case: the Swiss fashion watch with a signature dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yves Saint Laurent watch is a \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e fashion piece, made in Switzerland, whose case adopts a full and domed \u003cstrong\u003eheart shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, entirely gold-plated. Far from a classic haute horlogerie watch, it belongs to the world of couture objects: a jewel watch designed by française fashion house at its peak. The case measures 30mm (32mm with the crown) for a 30mm \u003cstrong\u003elug-to-lug\u003c\/strong\u003e and a thickness of 6mm, including Crystal. A compact piece, softly rounded, made to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the watch's defining gesture. The indices have disappeared: in their place, the letters of \u003cstrong\u003eYVES SAINT LAURENT\u003c\/strong\u003e run all around the dial, following the shape of the heart, with only the gilt XII remaining at the top. At the center, the intertwined \u003cstrong\u003emonogram YSL\u003c\/strong\u003e signs the piece. Two slender gilt leaf hands are enough for display, with SWISS mentioned at the base. It is a dial conceived more by a graphic designer than by a watchmaker, and that is precisely what makes it so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two hands. There is neither date nor seconds hand: nothing to disturb the reading of the dial. The watch is easily maintained, through a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece behaves more like a \u003cstrong\u003ejewel\u003c\/strong\u003e than an instrument. The domed gold heart catches the light through its curves alone, without bezel or applied ornament. It is mounted on an original \u003cstrong\u003eblack leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap, which leaves all the space to the case's brilliance. The 15mm Lug width directs the choice of replacement straps toward slender widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial replaces the indices with the letters of the name Yves Saint Laurent: this is the piece's signature, and what makes it immediately identifiable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is gold-plated, not solid, and shows visible signs of wear around its entire circumference. We prefer to point this out rather than embellish it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a fashion house watch, made in Switzerland: its value lies in its design and signature, not in a horological complication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003eExplore our Vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our Vintage 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 Yves Saint Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05F\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 Gold-plated (steel caseback), heart shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (32mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm (Crystal included)\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 Gold-plated, fluted, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered, Yves Saint Laurent letters as indices, gilt XII, YSL monogram, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gold-plated hands (hours, minutes), original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, good condition (8\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 Good condition. Impeccable white dial, clear monogram and letters. The gold-plated case, however, shows visible signs of wear scratches all around its perimeter, 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\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, one-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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial have no indices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the letters of the name Yves Saint Laurent serve that purpose: they run all around the dial, echoing the shape of the heart, with only the gilded XII remaining at the top. This is a fashion-house design choice rather than a watchmaker’s one, and it is precisely what makes this watch immediately recognizable. The intertwined monogram YSL occupies the center of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a gold-plated case with a steel back, a common construction on watches from fashion houses. The plating brings the warmth and radiance of gold for a fraction of its price. This piece shows signs of wear on its plating, disclosed transparently and consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid Yves Saint Laurent make watches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike most couture houses, Yves Saint Laurent developed watches under license, made in Switzerland, as an extension of its fashion and accessories universe. These are watch-Jewelrys, designed above all for their lines and signature. This example bears the SWISS mention on the dial, attesting to its Swiss manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the caseback pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, pool, and sea. A brief contact with rainwater, however, poses no issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wrist size does this watch suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 30mm case and a Lug-to-lug of 30mm, this heart-shaped piece is suited to slim to medium wrists, approximately 14 to 17 cm. Its full, rounded form gives it the presence of jewelry, while its contained 6mm thickness keeps it comfortable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ","brand":"Saint Laurent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326193619281,"sku":"19423","price":820.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04984.jpg?v=1784188915","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-watch-yves-saint-laurent-heart-gold-plated-signature-dial-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}