A beautiful silver watch from 1960s-70s France.
I was captivated by the deep midnight blue dial.
While you often see standard white, black, or mother-of-pearl, a colored dial like this is quite rare.
The square-shaped silver chain, matched to the shape of the dial, is also elegant.
As an accessory, it is refined and perfectly complete. How is it so stylish?
I often wonder why they don't mass-produce silver watches anymore...
Like the other two items I released at the same time, it seems that dials made of 925 silver existed up until the 90s or early 2000s,
but nowadays, even high-end brands basically use stainless steel. It doesn't rust and it's durable, so it's good, but
I truly believe the radiance of pure silver is one of a kind. This feeling of luxury that can only be experienced with vintage pieces is irresistible.
Since it's an accessory that also tells time, it really tickles my fancy as an object.
This is a manual-wind watch, so please wind it every day. (See below for details)
Yesterday, I saw a video where my favorite actor, Eddie Redmayne, introduced this type of mechanical watch as one of his essential items,
and he described the act of manual winding by saying, "it's weirdly... satisfying." I thought, "Yes, exactly, exactly! Eddie is the best." (Haha)
If you're curious, please search for "GQ JAPAN Eddie Redmayne." It’s so interesting to see him being such a quintessential British gentleman.
At first glance, this action might seem tedious, but it's funny how when it's a watch you truly love and cherish, that bit of effort starts to feel endearing.
Recently, I’ve been keeping mine on the tray with the items I grab every morning before heading out (my lipstick, AirPods, etc.), and I wind it and set the time when I put it on.
I’ve digressed, but this is highly recommended, and since silver watches have become popular again recently, this is the last one in stock for now. If you’ve had your eye on it, don't miss out.
Inside the clasp, which snaps shut securely, is the French maker's mark. It also features the crab hallmark, which indicates 800 silver, common for this era.
A mechanical watch with a mainspring, wound by hand using the crown on the side of the dial.
Ever since I bought it, it has been running vigorously with almost no deviation.
Please wind the crown fully once a day and set the time.
I personally cherish an antique manual-wind watch myself,
and although it might lose a little time at first, it’s strange how it gradually stops losing time as you wind it every day.
Watches are like living things, much like old sneakers; they last longer if you use them every day and take good care of them.
Even though it’s working well now, since it is an old item, it might stop someday,
but this is a watch I would want to cherish and keep for a long time, even if it requires an overhaul.
It will likely be stopped by the time it reaches you,
so please wind it fully, pull the crown to set the time,
and if possible, wind it slowly to the full extent at the same time every day.
Rotating the crown while it is pushed in winds the watch; pulling the crown outward allows you to set the time.
I've heard that frequent, small amounts of winding are not good for its durability,
so please wind it "once a day," "at the same time," and "all the way to the end"!
It will be packed securely for shipping so the watch does not move inside the package.
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Material - 素材 silver 800
Long - 長さ 16.8cm (when clasped)
model wrist - モデルの手首 14cm / 16cm
Weight - 重さ 45.4g
Condition - コンディション Overall it is in good condition. There are some minor stains and fine scratches, as shown in the photos.
The watch keeps accurate time and the mainspring is fully functional.
