WHY WE LOVE DIOR WATCHES!
Christian Dior started his eponymous fashion house in 1946 in Paris, with the first collection being shown in early 1947. As a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry, the brand started diversifying into watchmaking, with the first collection launched in the late 1960s. Bringing a mixture of beautiful design and craftmanship to the market, Dior watches are statement pieces intended to add the finishing touch to any outfit. In the 1970s the fashion house unveiled the Black Moon watch; a dark, sleek timepiece with minimal design frills. However Dior’s commitment to watches really took hold in the early 2000s, when it procured a development and manufacturing presence in Switzerland, the epicentre of quality watchmaking.
In 2003 the La D de Dior watch was launched under the leadership of Dior’s head of fine jewellery, Victoire de Castellane. Said to be inspired by the simplicity of men’s watch design at the time, the La D de Dior is a curved, elegant watch that combines the detailed craftmanship of Swiss watchmaking with the beauty of jewellery. Still part of the Dior range today, this design has become a classic for the brand and one that has been updated over the years to include a variety of colours and materials, including diamonds and mother of pearl, and different sizes to suit all. The current model, La Mini D de Dior Satine, is a quartz movement watch with a Milanese mesh bracelet which creates a truly eye-catching timepiece. This popular line continues to be well sought after in the luxury used watch market and makes for a smart investment from Dior.
Another notable timepiece to come from luxury French brand is Christal. Created by John Galliano, the Christal offered a new design twist. The sapphire crystal, more often used on watch dials, is used as pyramid-shaped detailing around the bezel for an eye-catching look. This glamorous watch with a rocky edge can come adorned in diamonds and sapphire crystals, and there’s the option of three-hand or chronograph depending on your preferences. This famous design makes for an eye-catching piece for the wrist and as such is one to look out for in the second hand Dior watch market.
Arguably the biggest icon from Dior’s watchmaking journey is the VIII. The number eight was Christian Dior’s lucky number; Maison Dior was based on the eighth arrondissement in Paris and one of his debut lines was named ‘En Huit’ (8) before it became known as the New Look. Named in honour of his lucky number, the VIII combines high fashion with Swiss watchmaking expertise for a timepiece that is the total package. The collection also features a line of couture timepieces, Dior VIII Grand Bal. Created in collaboration with master watchmaker Frederic Jouvenot, these watches feature the Dior Inverse movement and showcase exquisite designs inspired by some of Dior’s iconic dress designs in a mix of gold, diamonds and mother of pearl. Dior presents watches suitable for every occasion, from elegant every day watches right up to diamond-encrusted timepieces for those special events. If you’re searching for a timeless designer watch, have a look at our range of used Dior watches at Luxe.It.Fwd.
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