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Year: 1980 - 1989 Accessories: none Crystal: sapphire glass Dial Width: 17 mm Dial Height: 22 mm |
Movement: 6 jewels quartz Case: gold-filled Case Width: 20 mm without crown Case Height: 26 mm Serial Number on Back: A.H. 63480 Serial Number on Movement: 976.001 Bracelet: leather & gold-filled Bracelet Width: 13 mm Bracelet Length: 5.5 in (measures up to 6.5 in with case) |
This watch is described as 100% All Original though its leather strips are new. Leather deteriorates over time, it is bound to be replaced & is not considered a permanent part of any timepiece. In the case of vintage watches, replacing with new leather is sometimes necessary to restore its beauty & purpose.
Notes for EUROPEAN BUYERS: Your Customs Regulations are strict! Items with batteries shipped into European countries will be seized. If you are acquiring this watch, we will ship without battery but will provide exact battery size specification so you can have the correct one installed upon receipt of the watch.
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
gold-filled octagon case
Notes on the CASE: shows fading of gold-electroplating along corners
matte black dial or face
original CHANEL faceted sapphire glass crystal
Notes on the CRYSTAL: has pinprick nicks along its right facet
elliptical gold-filled hands; a cunning black dot conceals the pivot (secures the hands to the dial/movement)
painted white "CHANEL" name logo at 12 o'clock
painted white "SWISS" at 6 o'clock
original CHANEL black cabochon crown
black leather weaved into gold-filled chain bracelet
Bracelet Length: 5.5 in (measures up to 6.5 in with case)
This watch is described as 100% All Original though its leather strips are new. Leather deteriorates over time, it is bound to be replaced & is not considered a permanent part of any timepiece. In the case of vintage watches, replacing with new leather is sometimes necessary to restore its beauty & purpose.
gold-filled CHANEL Safety Box & Tongue clasp
shows the size of the watch, which is "M" (Size "Medium") embossed on the tongue
Notes on the CLASP: reverse side shows tarnish on gold-plating due to age
The CHANEL Premiere is available in size variants based on different bracelet lengths: S - Small, M - Medium, L - Large & XL - Extra Large. The difference in length is half an inch.
reverse side of clasp flap embossed with "PLAQUE OR G20M", "SWISS MADE" & "© CHANEL ® 1987"
gold-filled case back embossed with "CHANEL", "PARIS", "PLAQUE OR G 20 M", "QUARTZ", "SWISS MADE", "© CHANEL ® 1987" & serial numbers.
In our years of experience in dealing with these CHANEL pieces, we've noticed how the leather ends eventually come apart with just the applied glue. So, we've had the leather ends custom stitched! See how they are neatly held together with thread instead of glue.
Swiss-made 6 jewels CHANEL quartz movement - tested by our skilled technician
Notes for EUROPEAN BUYERS: Your Customs Regulations are strict! Items with batteries shipped into European countries will be seized. If you are acquiring this watch, we will ship without battery but will provide exact battery size specification so you can have the correct one installed upon receipt of the watch.
For your reference on its size & fit (model's wrist circumference is 5.5 inches), here are comparison photos of the CHANEL watch (Medium) described worn together with the same model in different size (X-Large). Please check out our other watches for sale; the other watches may also be available!
