{"title":"Dress watches and jewelry","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-or-jaune-18038","title":"Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 — 18-carat yellow gold, ca. 1980","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Ref. 18038, ca. 1980. Self-winding mechanical movement. Oyster case in 18-carat yellow gold, 36 mm diameter, signed screw-down crown, fluted yellow gold bezel. Champagne sunburst dial, applied gold baton indexes, day window at twelve and date window at three with cyclops. Sapphire crystal. President bracelet in 18-carat yellow gold with semi-circular three-piece links, signed Crownclasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Day-Date was introduced by Rolex in 1956 with reference 6611. The first wristwatch to display the day of the week spelled out in full at the twelve o'clock window, alongside the date at three, it marked the culmination of the Oyster Perpetual concept: water resistance, self-winding, chronometer certification. It was also distinguished by its exclusivity of material — produced only in 18-carat gold or platinum, never in steel — and by its dedicated bracelet, the President with semi-circular three-piece links, whose name became inseparable from the model after several heads of state, Lyndon B. Johnson among them, wore it in office. Ref. 1803, produced from 1959 to 1977, marks the maturity of the lineage with calibres 1555 then 1556. It was succeeded by Ref. 18038, opened in 1977 with calibre 3055 introducing the quickset date, the sapphire crystal and water resistance increased to 100 metres. Technical evolutions followed: calibre 3155 from 1988 with double quickset day and date, then calibre 3255 in 2015, with the generalisation of precious metals — yellow gold, white gold, Everose gold, platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne sunburst dial with applied gold baton indexes, day disc in English. President bracelet with signed Crownclasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServiced watch. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand box and the Contre-Temps 24-month warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49751503176018,"sku":"TP0189","price":23450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Rolex_Day-Date_Ref._18038_1.jpg?v=1778062541"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-36mm-gold-ref-1607-champagne-dial","title":"Rolex Datejust Ref. 1607 — 18-carat yellow gold bark finish, ca. 1965","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1607, ca. 1965. Self-winding mechanical movement. Oyster case in 18-carat yellow gold, 36 mm diameter, signed screw-down crown, bark-finished yellow gold bezel. Champagne sunburst dial, applied gold baton indexes, gold baton hands, date window at three with cyclops. Plexiglas crystal. Jubilee bracelet in 18-carat yellow gold with bark finish, signed original deployant clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Datejust was introduced by Rolex in 1945, on the maison's fortieth anniversary. The first wristwatch to integrate an instant date-change mechanism at midnight, accompanied by the now-iconic cyclops magnifier above the date window at three o'clock, it inaugurated the Oyster Perpetual Datejust concept: Oyster water resistance, Perpetual self-winding, chronometer certification. Ref. 4467 opens the lineage, followed by Ref. 6605, 1601, 1603 and 1607 — produced through 1977 and powered by calibres 1066 then 1565 and 1575 — distinguished by their bezels (fluted, engine-turned, or bark-finished) and the richness of their dials. They were succeeded by Ref. 16xxx in 1977 with calibre 3035 introducing the quickset date and sapphire crystal, then Ref. 162xx from 1988 with calibre 3135. The five-piece Jubilee bracelet was introduced in 1945 specifically for the Datejust, becoming inseparable from the model alongside the Oyster bracelet; its bark-finished variant, specific to Ref. 1607, appeared circa 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne sunburst dial with applied gold baton indexes and gold baton hands. Bark-finished bezel matching the bark-finished Jubilee bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServiced watch. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand box and the Contre-Temps 24-month warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50550452355410,"sku":"TP0365","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Rolex_Datejust_36MM_Gold_Champagne_dial_1.jpg?v=1776362639"},{"product_id":"piaget-protocole-or-homme-1","title":"PIAGET PROTOCOL GOLD MEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e A superb and exquisitely elegant dress watch from Piaget, this Protocole men's model is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with an onyx dial and gold Dauphine hands protected by a sapphire crystal. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with a monogrammed gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Mechanical movement with manual winding. 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Delivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52681497837906,"sku":"TP0580","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0595-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364144"},{"product_id":"piaget-lapis-lazuli-octogonale","title":"PIAGET LAPIS LAZULI OCTAGONAL","description":"\u003cp\u003e Extraordinary Piaget Lapis Lazuli Octagonal women's watch, ref. 9341 in 18-carat white gold with a Lapis Lazuli dial and bezel set with the same stone, thus affirming a confident expression of 1970s design. The octagonal case and the integrated \"cuff\" bracelet, which ends with a monogrammed clasp, in white gold, frame a deep blue stone, illustrating Piaget's expertise in hardstone dials and the excellence of its ultra-thin design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMechanical watch with manual winding. 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Delivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52684196741458,"sku":"TP0581","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0578-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364159"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ellipse-horizontale-or-blanc","title":"PATEK PHILIPPE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSE WHITE GOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSumptuous and discreet, the Patek Philippe Ellipse \"Horizontale\" watch, so called Golden Ellipse, in 18-carat white gold with a silver tapestry-style dial, elegant baton indexes and hands, is presented here on a leather strap with the original white gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical watch with manual winding. 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52684834767186,"sku":"TP0582","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0241-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364225"},{"product_id":"piaget-tank-lady-or","title":"PIAGET TANK LADY GOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite interpretation of the \"Tank\" by Piaget in 18-karat yellow gold, ladies' size (23 x 29 mm), featuring a delicately finished oval mirror-like dial in off-white with Roman numerals and a sapphire cabochon crown. The watch is presented here on a Piaget leather strap with its original monogrammed gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical movement with manual winding. 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52691396985170,"sku":"TP0584","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0131-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364251"},{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-classique-carree-homme","title":"VACHERON CONSTANTIN CLASSIC SQUARE MEN'S","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful vintage collector's item, this classic, ultra-thin men's watch from Vacheron Constantin is crafted in 18-karat gold with a stunning Champagne linen dial adorned with elegant Roman numerals. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with a pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Mechanical movement with manual winding. 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Delivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52704706822482,"sku":"TP0586","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0287-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364274"},{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-lady-acier-et-diamants","title":"JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO LADY STEEL AND DIAMONDS","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisitely elegant and perfect for everyday wear, this small watch, no longer available in the Jaeger-LeCoultre catalog, is the women's Reverso monoface (21 x 33 mm) in steel, with a diamond-set dial (ref. 265.8.08) and a silver guilloché dial enhanced by beautifully stylized Arabic numerals. The watch is presented here on its original \"grains de riz\" steel bracelet with a signed folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eQuartz movement. 2000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52726663086418,"sku":"TP0589","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260205-0080-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364321"},{"product_id":"chanel-j-12-femme-lunette-diamants","title":"CHANEL J 12 BLACK LADIES' DIAMOND BEZEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eIconic and revolutionary, presented here in its luxury version, the J12 by Chanel is considered a must-have in the world of fine watchmaking, combining couture and sportiness. The watch shown is the original women's size (29 mm) version, with a bezel set with 40 diamonds and 8 diamond markers on the famous black lacquered dial. The case and bracelet are made of ceramic, known for its high scratch resistance. The screw-down crown is set with an Onyx cabochon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. Circa 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty and its Chanel warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52960079806802,"sku":"TP0601","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0001_a5ec52b9-3374-43b5-b9a6-321ca54916de.jpg?v=1776364476"},{"product_id":"cartier-santos-dumont-xl-or-rose","title":"CARTIER SANTOS DUMONT XL ROSE GOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrestigious and exclusive in the lineage of the legendary Cartier Santos Dumont, this version without visible screws is in 18K rose gold, XL size with a \"TV\" case, with its silver dial, signed \"LC\" for Louis Cartier, a mark of recognition for \"Collaborator\" watches and an invisible signature at VII o'clock. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with its signed rose gold folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. Circa 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced, in exceptional condition and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52985673711954,"sku":"TP0605","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0290-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364527"},{"product_id":"cartier-colisee-or","title":"CARTIER COLISEE GOLD SMALL SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelightful small Cartier Colisée watch in 18K yellow gold, small size (24mm) and recognizable by its T-shaped lugs held by a double gadroon, characteristic of the Colisée, with its classic white dial, Roman numerals and invisible signature at X o'clock, crown set with a sapphire cabochon. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with an unmarked pin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and with a 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52991354306898,"sku":"TP0610","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0430-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364622"},{"product_id":"cartier-vendome-or-et-diamants","title":"CARTIER VENDOME GOLD AND DIAMONDS","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite small Cartier Vendome watch in 18k yellow gold, small size, with T-lugs set with a diamond, its classic white dial with the applied gold Cartier logo protected by a sapphire crystal and the crown set with a diamond. The watch is presented here on a leather bracelet with its Cartier gold ardillon buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. Late 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and guaranteed for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52991817089362,"sku":"TP0611","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0478-modifier.jpg?v=1776364634"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-americaine-or-et-diamant-lady","title":"CARTIER TANK AMÉRICAINE WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND LADY","description":"\u003cp\u003eSumptuous and elegant, this Cartier Tank Américaine, lady's size, in 18K white gold, features a bezel set with diamonds on all four sides, a classic white dial with large Roman numerals, an invisible signature at VII o'clock, and a \"chemin de fer\" minute track. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with a Cartier white gold buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and guaranteed for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52993592852818,"sku":"TP0612","price":17450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0494-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364649"},{"product_id":"cartier-vendome-tri-colore-3-ors-lady","title":"CARTIER VENDOME TRI-COLOR 3-GOLD LADY","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelightful small Cartier Vendome tri-color watch with its yellow gold case and 3 gold bezel (rose, white, and yellow 18k), ladies' size, with T-lugs and its classic white dial. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with its Cartier pin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and guaranteed for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082109182290,"sku":"TP0618","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0593-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364709"},{"product_id":"cartier-trinity-3-ors-lady","title":"CARTIER TRINITY 3-GOLD LADY","description":"\u003cp\u003eChic and feminine, this ladies' Cartier Trinity watch features an 18k gold case, a twisted 3-gold-strand (rose, white, and yellow 18ct) bezel, a beautiful silver guilloché dial adorned with diamond indices, and a crown set with a diamond tip. The watch is presented here on a leather strap secured by a Cartier gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz movement. 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServiced and guaranteed for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082162463058,"sku":"TP0620","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0637-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364732"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-normale-or-taille-femme","title":"CARTIER TANK NORMALE GOLD LADIES' SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very rare, architectural, and timeless Cartier Tank Normale in 18K yellow gold, ladies' size (20 x 28 mm), with its iconic Cartier Paris white dial, Roman numerals, \"railroad\" minute track, and cabochon sapphire crown. The watch is presented here on a leather strap with its Cartier gold folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual winding mechanical movement. 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered serviced and guaranteed for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082176979282,"sku":"TP0621","price":13450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260311-0656-Modifier.jpg?v=1776364746"},{"product_id":"omega-constellation-my-choice-steel-1998","title":"Omega Constellation My Choice Ref. 1465.71.00 — Steel diamonds, circa 1998, black dial","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega Constellation My Choice Ref. 1465.71.00, circa 1998. Quartz movement. Steel case, 22.5 mm diameter, bezel set with 24 round diamonds. Lacquered black dial, applied steel \"Clous de Paris\" indexes, steel baton hands. Sapphire crystal. Original steel bracelet and monogrammed clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatchmaking context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Constellation was introduced by Omega in 1952 as the brand's first chronometer-certified production watch, inheriting the records obtained at Swiss Observatory Competitions. The design was re-imagined in 1982 by Carlo Crocco under the name \u003cem\u003eManhattan\u003c\/em\u003e: case integrated into the bracelet, four claws holding the crystal, applied indexes instead of the numerals of the original version. This language became the signature of the lineage and gave its form to all Constellations produced since. The \u003cem\u003eMy Choice\u003c\/em\u003e variant was launched in 1995 as a modular family dedicated to women, available in several sizes, materials, dial finishes, and setting configurations. Quartz movement, 30 meters water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquered black dial with hobnail indexes, bezel set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds. 22.5 mm size, lady-sized version of the My Choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Very good condition. Delivered with the box and the Contre-Temps 24-month warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53324535726418,"sku":"TP0629","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260429-0028-Modifier.jpg?v=1777697348"},{"product_id":"cartier-vendome-lady-trois-ors-18-carats-annees-1990","title":"Cartier Vendôme Lady — 18-carat tricolor gold, 1990s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier Vendôme Lady, all gold, 90s. Quartz movement, sapphire crystal. 18-carat gold case, 20 mm diameter, crown set with a cabochon diamond. Simple gadroon T-lugs, each lug set with a round diamond. White dial, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, blued hands. Cartier 18-carat triple gold bracelet and invisible folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatchmaking Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier established its Maison at 13 rue de la Paix in Paris in 1899, a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, from which the watch collection took its name in the late 70s. The Vendôme distinguishes itself from the Tank and the Panthère by a round case, extended vertically by two T-lugs that pinch the bracelet—a visible articulation, inherited from jewelry tradition and designed to integrate with the flexible gold bracelets crafted on rue de la Paix. The Vendôme Lady variation adopts these codes in 20 and 24 mm formats, in yellow, white, rose gold, or in intertwined triple gold—a reference to Louis Cartier's \u003cem\u003eTrinity\u003c\/em\u003e ring, launched in 1924 and now one of the house's emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier triple gold bracelet with small rollers. T-lugs each set with a diamond and cabochon diamond crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand's box and the 24-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53324918784338,"sku":"TP0630","price":13450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260429-0001-4.jpg?v=1777697348"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-mini-ref-11410-or-et-brancards-diamants","title":"Cartier Tank Mini Ref. 11410 Gold and diamond brancards, 90s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier Tank Mini Ref. 11410, 1990s. Quartz movement, mineral crystal. 18k gold case, dimensions 25 × 18 mm, crown set with a cabochon diamond. Brancards on each side of the dial set with diamonds. White dial, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, blued steel sword hands. Black Cartier alligator strap and 18k gold folding clasp signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tank was created by Louis Cartier in 1917 and presented in Paris in 1919 — a rectangular case articulated on two side brancards, a design inspired, according to the brand's tradition, by the Renault FT tanks deployed on the Somme front. Geometry became Cartier's absolute signature: the brancards extend the lugs, the dial is set within a frame whose shape is itself the decoration. Throughout the 20th century, the lineage evolved — Tank Cintrée in 1921, Tank Louis Cartier in 1922, Tank Américaine in 1989, Tank Française in 1996 — but the Tank Louis Cartier remains the parent version, true to the proportions of the original. The Tank Mini adopts these codes in a reduced format, designed for the feminine wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide brancards fully set with diamonds. Secret Cartier signature placed at X o'clock, one of the most sought-after authentications of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Exceptional condition for a watch of this age. Delivered with the brand's box and the 24-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53325029605714,"sku":"TP0633","price":15950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/LJ-20260429-0407-Modifier.jpg?v=1777780210"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-ref-6605","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 6605 — 14 karat gold, late 1950s, cream dial","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 6605, late 1950s. Automatic movement. 18K gold Oyster case, 36 mm diameter, signed screw-down crown, fluted gold bezel. Cream dial, applied gold arrow-head indexes and gold dauphine hands, date window at 3 o'clock with cyclops lens. Plexiglass crystal. 14K gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and signed clasp. Engraved with \u003cem\u003eSuperlative Chronometer Officially Certified\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Datejust was introduced by Rolex in 1945 for the brand's fortieth anniversary. It was the first production wristwatch to incorporate an instantly changing date window, patented by Rolex, and the five-link Jubilee bracelet was designed specifically for it. It introduced the essential codes that would define the Rolex dress watch lineage for the 20th century: Oyster case, fluted bezel, applied dial, cyclops lens over the date window — added in 1953. The first automatic references quickly followed — Ref. 4467 then 6075, 6105, 6305, 6605 up to Ref. 1601 launched in 1959, the first Datejust to bear the inscription \u003cem\u003eSuperlative Chronometer Officially Certified\u003c\/em\u003e. Calibers 1065 then 1066, 1565 and 1575 depending on the period. Original water resistance 100 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream dial configuration with gold arrow-head indexes and gold dauphine hands. Original 14K gold Jubilee bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand box and a 24-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330422038866,"sku":"TP0637","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Rolex_Oyster_Perpetual_Datejust_Ref._6605_1.jpg?v=1778028850"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ref-3257-3-or-jaune-18-carats-annees-1960","title":"Patek Philippe Ref. 3257\/3 — 18K yellow gold, 1960s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe Ref. 3257\/3, 1960s. Manual-winding mechanical movement. 18-carat yellow gold case, rectangular 20 mm format, signed Calatrava cross crown. Champagne dial, applied baton indexes, \u003cem\u003eT SWISS T\u003c\/em\u003e marking. Mineral domed crystal. 18-carat gold cuff bracelet with double openworked sculpted links, unsigned, concealed clasp with safety tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the 1960s, Patek Philippe developed its haute-joaillerie tradition by absorbing the codes of the brutalist movement then transforming European jewellery. The movement — born from the dialogue between the organic Scandinavian sculptural form carried by Björn Weckström at Lapponia and the rupture with classical figurative jewellery led by independent designers such as Andrew Grima in London and Gilbert Albert in Geneva, head of Patek's workshop from 1955 to 1962 — redefined the lady jewellery watch. Gold was no longer polished nor set with stones: it was sculpted, textured, openworked, transformed into architecture. Patek entrusted specialised external chaînistes, Gay Frères and Ponti Gennari among them, with the production of bracelets executed in solid gold, integrated into the case in a unified composition that erased the traditional distinction between watch and bracelet. These pieces, produced in small series or as unique examples, constitute one of the most singular expressions of feminine watchmaking of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular case set within the sculpted frame of the bracelet, forming a continuous visual ensemble. Cuff bracelet with double openworked links, brutalist striated outer finish, smooth interior. Signed Calatrava cross crown, 18-carat gold hallmark on the caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServiced watch. Very good condition. Delivered with the brand box and the Contre-Temps 24-month warranty certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53347065495890,"sku":"TP0639","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/PatekPhilippe_Lady_vintage_Or_manchette_brutaliste_1.jpg?v=1778111649"},{"product_id":"rolex-lady-datejust-or-jaune-ref-69138-circa-1995","title":"Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 69138, ca. 1995","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 69138, ca. 1995. Rolex calibre 2135 automatic with quickset date. Oyster case in 18-carat yellow gold, 26 mm diameter, signed screw-down \u003cem\u003eTwinlock\u003c\/em\u003e crown, bezel set with forty diamonds. Champagne dial, ten diamond indexes in gold settings, gilt hands, date aperture at 3 o'clock with cyclops. Sapphire crystal. 18-carat yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with signed \u003cem\u003ecrown clasp\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lady-Datejust was introduced by Rolex in 1957 with Ref. 6517. A 26 mm version of the 1945 Datejust, it carries the founding codes of the model — Oyster case, screw-down crown, date aperture at 3 o'clock with instantaneous changeover — in a format scaled to a smaller wrist. The line runs through Ref. 6917, 69138, 69178 and 79178, up to Ref. 179138 and 179178. During the 1960s, Rolex extended the \u003cem\u003ePresident\u003c\/em\u003e bracelet — created in 1956 for the Day-Date — to Lady-Datejust models in solid gold. This three-link semi-circular bracelet, produced exclusively in 18-carat gold or platinum, is distinguished by its concealed \u003cem\u003ecrown clasp\u003c\/em\u003e. Technical evolutions follow: replacement of plexiglas by sapphire at the turn of the 1980s, introduction of the \u003cem\u003equickset\u003c\/em\u003e with calibre 2135 in 1983, then transition to calibre 2235.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond bezel and indexes, champagne dial paired with the yellow gold President bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. Delivered with the manufacturer's box and Contre-Temps two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53375099175250,"sku":"TP0640","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Rolex_Lady-Datejust_Ref._69138_-_1995_1.jpg?v=1778525948"},{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-asymetrique-modele-1972-or-blanc-ref-25021","title":"Vacheron Constantin Asymétrique Modèle 1972 White Gold Ref. 25021, 2000s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacheron Constantin Asymétrique Modèle 1972 White Gold Ref. 25021, 2000s. Quartz movement. 18-carat white gold case, 23 × 31 mm, asymmetric architecture based on the proportions of the golden section, crown signed with the Maltese cross. Mother-of-pearl dial, large black Roman numerals whose tilt follows the geometry of the case, dauphine hands. Sapphire crystal. New Vacheron Constantin black alligator strap and asymmetric white gold pin buckle signed with the Maltese cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacheron Constantin unveiled the Modèle 1972 on 23 June 1972 at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, on the occasion of being awarded the Diplôme du Prestige de la France, of which the Geneva manufacture was the first watchmaker to be honoured. The piece was conceived to mark the event: an asymmetric case whose proportions follow the golden section, and a dial on which the Roman numerals tilt to match the angles of the quadrilateral. The silhouette went on to take a place in the \u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e's catalogue, lending its name to the 1972 collection — produced over the decades in white gold, yellow gold and rose gold, in ladies' and men's sizes. Ref. 25021 is the lady version in 18-carat white gold with quartz movement, faithful to the original silhouette and signed with the Maltese cross on the crown and buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady 23 × 31 mm format in 18-carat white gold, mother-of-pearl dial with large Roman numerals. New Vacheron Constantin alligator strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. Delivered with the manufacturer's box and Contre-Temps two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409199030610,"sku":"TP0645","price":12950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Vacheron_Constantin_Asym_trique_Mod_le_1972_Or_Blanc_Ref._25021_1.jpg?v=1778608808"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ultra-plate-gondolo-gemma-or-blanc-ref-3528-4-annees-70","title":"Patek Philippe Ultra-Thin Gondolo Gemma White Gold Ref. 3528\/4, 1970s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe Ultra-Thin \"Gondolo Gemma\" Ref. 3528\/4 White Gold, 1970s. Calibre 175 manual-winding movement, Geneva Seal. 18-carat white gold case, 26 × 30 mm, tonneau shape, sides set with brilliant-cut diamonds flanking the dial. Silver dial, baton indexes, anthracite lance hands, double index at 12 o'clock. Sapphire crystal. Integrated 18-carat white gold Patek Philippe mesh bracelet with signed concealed clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Antoni Patek and Jean Adrien Philippe. The Gondolo name originates from the watches the \u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e supplied from the early 1900s to the Brazilian retailer Gondolo \u0026amp; Labouriau of Rio de Janeiro. Officially revived by Patek Philippe in 1993 as a collection gathering its form watches, the term applies by extension to earlier tonneau, cushion and rectangular pieces, among them Ref. 3528 of the 1960s and 1970s. The Gemma qualifier — Italian for gem — designates within this nomenclature the jewelled variants set with stones. Ref. 3528\/4 condenses the design codes of the 1970s: ultra-thin tonneau architecture, all-gold construction from case to clasp, integrated mesh bracelet hugging the wrist, and diamond-set sides as the signature of dress form watches of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelled variant of Ref. 3528, defined by its diamond-set sides flanking the dial and matching mesh bracelet, in ultra-thin configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. Delivered with the manufacturer's box and Contre-Temps two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409536278866,"sku":"TP0646","price":14950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Patek_Philippe_Ultra_Plate_Gondolo_Gemma_Or_Blanc_Ref._3528_4_1.jpg?v=1778608808"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-allongee-lanieres-or-rose","title":"Cartier Tank Allongée Lanières Rose Gold Ref. 2593, 2004","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier Tank Allongée Lanières Rose Gold Ref. 2593, 2004. Quartz movement. 18-carat rose gold case, 15 × 28 mm, Lanières \u003cem\u003ecarrure\u003c\/em\u003e, crown set with a sapphire cabochon. Guilloché silver dial, large black Roman numerals at XII and VI, blued sword-shaped hands. Mineral crystal. Leather strap with original Cartier 18-carat rose gold buckle and passants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917, inspired by the tanks of the First World War. Production began in 1919 and immediately fixed the model's codes: rectangular case with lateral \u003cem\u003ebrancards\u003c\/em\u003e, dial with black Roman numerals, \u003cem\u003echemin de fer\u003c\/em\u003e minute track, blued sword-shaped hands, and a crown set with a sapphire cabochon. The lineage expanded throughout the twentieth century: Tank Cintrée in 1921, elongated and curved; Tank Louis Cartier in 1922, which became the model's canonical silhouette; Tank Chinoise the same year; Tank Basculante in 1932, with its pivoting case; Tank Asymétrique in 1936; Must de Cartier in 1977; Tank Américaine in 1989; Tank Française in 1996, the first Tank fitted with a fully integrated metal bracelet. The Tank Lanières extends this lineage as a ladies version, recognisable by the gold buckle and passants that punctuate its strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the strap currently fitted, shown in the photos, the piece comes with a black leather strap fitted with the original 18-carat rose gold buckle and passants characteristic of the Tank Lanières on leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. Delivered with box, original Cartier papers dated 2004, and the Contre-Temps two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410209169746,"sku":"TP0648","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Cartier_Tank_Allong_e_Lani_res_Or_Rose_Ref._2593_1.jpg?v=1778608808"},{"product_id":"chanel-j12-noire-lunette-diamants-2012","title":"Chanel J12 Black Diamond Bezel Ref. H2571, 2012","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanel J12 Black Diamond Bezel, Ref. H2571, 2012. Quartz movement. High-resistance black ceramic case, 29 mm, bezel set with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds, crown with black onyx cabochon. Black lacquered dial, Arabic numerals 12, 3, 6 and 9 in white and eight diamond indexes, white sword-shaped hands. Sapphire crystal. Black ceramic link bracelet with Chanel invisible folding clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanel entered watchmaking in 1987 with the Première. The J12 followed in 2000. Designed by Jacques Helleu, Chanel's artistic director, it took its name from the J-Class yachts. It was fine watchmaking's first deliberately unisex watch — couture met sportiness. The material was a visionary choice: high-resistance black ceramic, virtually scratch-proof and then unprecedented at this scale. The silhouette set the codes: notched rotating bezel, integrated link bracelet, satin finish. The white version arrived in 2003. Smaller sizes followed in 33, 34 and 29 mm, automatic or quartz, with or without date, often gem-set. For its tenth anniversary in 2010, Chanel introduced the J12 Marine, a diver water-resistant to 300 metres with a unidirectional bezel. This aesthetic and technical vision has changed little since. It has won the hearts of a loyal global audience and made the J12 one of horology's early-21st-century icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanel invisible folding clasp integrated into the bracelet. Protection sticker still in place on the caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. Delivered with the manufacturer's box and Contre-Temps two-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contre-Temps Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53422836941138,"sku":"TP0650","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4639\/7522\/files\/Chanel_J12_Noire_Lunette_Diamants_Ref._H2571_1.jpg?v=1778691686"},{"product_id":"iwc-schaffhausen-or-jaune-34mm-annees-50","title":"IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold 34 mm, late 1950s","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold 34 mm, late 1950s. Manual-winding movement. 18-carat yellow gold case, 34 mm, straight lugs, yellow gold crown. Silver dial with applied faceted gold indexes and applied double baton at 12, dotted minute track, gold dauphine hands. Plexiglas crystal. Leather strap and unmarked pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Watch Company was founded in Schaffhausen in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American watchmaker. The choice of this Rhine-side city was meant to combine American industrial precision with European watchmaking craft. The \u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e distinguishes itself through a true manufacture practice, designing and producing its own movements. In the 1950s, IWC produced its flagship generation of manual-winding calibres — most notably the Calibre 89, prized for its flat caseback that allowed mechanisms to fit into slim cases. The yellow gold dress watches of the period embraced the sobriety typical of Schaffhausen: clean dials, applied faceted indexes, dauphine hands, and the cursive \u003cem\u003eInternational Watch Co. Schaffhausen\u003c\/em\u003e signature that punctuated the visual identity of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver dial with light, even patina, applied faceted gold indexes and applied double baton at 12. \u003cem\u003eInternational Watch Co. Schaffhausen\u003c\/em\u003e signature in cursive script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Patina and natural wear from age. 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Brown leather strap and steel pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHorological context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The \u003cem\u003emaison\u003c\/em\u003e moved to Biel in 1879. In 1894 it released the 19-ligne calibre named \u003cem\u003eOmega\u003c\/em\u003e — so precise that it gave its name to the manufacture in 1903. By the 20th century, Omega ranked among the great Swiss manufactures: official Olympic timekeeper since 1932, supplier to NASA for the Apollo missions. The Genève line, introduced in the 1950s, was positioned as the catalogue's dress entry: clean silhouette, in-house manual or automatic movements, careful finishing without ostentation. The 1960s manual Genève watches, often fitted with the Calibre 601, embody this aesthetic — a steel case of classical proportions, a legible dial bearing the \u003cem\u003eOmega\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGenève\u003c\/em\u003e signatures, and the sobriety that defines the brand's design language for the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully preserved cream dial with large italic black Arabic numerals. Original crown bearing the Omega monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch serviced. Excellent condition. 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