Vintage 1970s Lucite Lanvin Curiosities The rectangular Sterling Silver case

The rectangular Sterling Silver case is reminiscent of the Cartier Tank (Cartier being a brand for which King was once an unaccredited manufacturer) and remains in superb condition

Dunhill branded butane gas an adaptor are recommended for refuelling

In stark contrast to the clean dial the Sterling Silver cushion case and bezel is heavily yet gracefully aged and oxidised

Omega didn’t use to mess about

in the middle of a 9ct gold rope-twist spiderweb

Vintage 1970s Lucite Lanvin Curiosities The rectangular Sterling Silver caseAn outrageously cool wristwatch from the oldest French fashion house still in operation This 1970s Lanvin features a golden mirrored dial accented by black baton hands and encircled by a porthole style gold plated bezel with black stick indices The unique coffee brown translucent lucite case remains in very nice condition with only slight surface wear. Very comfortable on the wrist partly due to its curvex underside The plated case back is stamped