Rare 1972 gold-plated Bulova x Christian Dior ladies' dress watch with asymmetric case, round dial and very thin leather strap. This is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind statement piece by the cult American watchmaker and the French fashion brand. It would make for a stunning gift.
Mechanical (hand-wound) movement*
Serial number and year code on the caseback.
Case width: 1,9cm
Overall length: 20,2cm
The watch is in stunning cosmetic condition, despite some extremely minor signs of wear. The leather strap is new. Ideal for a gift.
Easy and smooth winding and setting. The watch has been monitored and kept good time over the course of a day.
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* As their name indicates, manual winding watches draw their energy from daily manual winding and are not battery operated. Wearing a hand-wound watch means appreciating rituals. They form their very own relationship with the person wearing them, which simply cannot be replaced by the electronic distance of a quartz movement. Mechanical watches have their own rules and the sound of a perfectly functioning movement has its own harmony. In addition, by avoiding the use of batteries, you can protect the environment and, with appropriate maintenance, often rely on a mechanical watch for decades.
Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, all the mechanical watches I sell are working and keeping good time over a few hours. However, most of them are at least 50 years of age. Guarantees cannot be given regarding reliability, accuracy and/or waterproofing. Please keep in mind that mechanical watches never were as accurate or reliable as battery operated quartz watches. I recommend you shop from my Quartz section if you are looking for a hassle-free watch to wear every day, and from the Mechanical section if you are mostly looking for a collectible vintage item. Contact me for more detailed information about specific items or in case of doubt about size, functions, etc. I do not accept returns or refunds, even though I will do my best to accommodate customer needs and keep everyone satisfied.