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A quietly striking champagne dial and sculptural hexagonal case give this vintage Balenciaga Paris its distinctive appeal. Free from numerals and hour markers, the finely brushed dial lets the pointed gold-tone dauphine hands and small double-B signature take centre stage. Its warm finish shifts subtly with the light, framed by the angular lines of the case.
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the house built its reputation on shape, proportion and sculptural design. This Swiss-made mechanical watch offers an appealing connection between vintage fashion accessories and traditional watchmaking.
Measuring 32 × 36 mm, it wears elegantly as a compact gentlemen’s dress watch, with proportions equally suited to unisex styling. The black leather strap provides a restrained contrast to the champagne dial and gold-tone case.
Details:
• Brand: Balenciaga Paris
• Case reference: 2101, engraved on the back
• Estimated period: Circa 1980s; approximate dating
• Country of manufacture: Switzerland
• Movement: Hand-wound mechanical movement, signed Balenciaga
• Jewels: 17
• Functions: Hours and minutes
• Case dimensions: 32 × 36 mm
• Case: Angular hexagonal design with a gold-tone finish
• Dial: Champagne gold with a fine brushed finish and double-B signature
• Hands: Gold-tone dauphine style
• Crown: Ridged, with a dark cabochon-style tip
• Caseback: Signed with the double-B emblem, “SWISS MADE” and 2101
• Strap: Replacement black leather strap, marked “GUCCI” on the underside
• Included: Watch and the Balenciaga-branded presentation box pictured
Condition:
The watch shows visible signs of age and use, including surface marks on the case, small dial specks and patina on the hands. The leather strap shows wear, particularly underneath. The accompanying box has exterior scuffs and age-related discoloration. Please examine the photographs for the details of its condition.
An appealing piece for collectors drawn to geometric dress watches, minimalist dials and vintage designer accessories.
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