{"product_id":"bueche-girod","title":"Bueche Girod","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBueche-Girod was founded in 1947 in Biel\/Bienne, Switzerland, by watchmaker Vital Bueche, who combined his surname with that of his wife, Edwige Girod, to name the company. Through the 1950s–70s, its finely crafted movements and cases were admired enough that houses like Cartier sourced from them, alongside work for Bulova and Universal Genève. The brand became known for luxurious, gem-set ladies' watches, favoured by celebrities, before ceasing production in the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Bueche-Girod dress watch is a fine example of late-1970s Swiss watchmaking aimed squarely at the quartz-era luxury market. The case is crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, fully hallmarked London 1979 on both the case and caseback, confirming assay and date of manufacture in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial here is a deep, glossy black onyx (or onyx-effect) surface, chosen for its rich depth and ability to set off the gilt dauphine hands faceted, triangular hands that catch and reflect light beautifully against the dark backdrop, lending real presence to an otherwise minimalist face. It's almost definitely onyx because it absorbs all the available light and it has numerous tiny veins when examined under a microscope, which apparently is a sign of onyx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePowering the watch is the ESA quartz calibre 950.001, a reliable, slim Swiss movement typical of the period's shift from mechanical to quartz technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bueche Girod\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:   quartz 950.001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  black (probably Onyx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  9ct gold (hallmarked London 1979) - as is caseback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (case diameter), 36mm lug-to-lug, 6mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  mineral glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e new black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSo the great points to mention first: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e The hallmarked 9ct gold case and caseback are in wonderful contrast to the deep black onyx dial with its dauphine hands. It is a really striking watch with its straight lugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e The watch is cosmetically very clean and running strongly (over several weeks of testing) with a new battery; but no service history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crown is not original; nor is the strap buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a small crack in the glass at about '4' and another smaller one at '5'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is some wear to the 9ct gold surface on the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall scratch and dent to caseback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565685625169,"sku":"0022","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/BG-5.jpg?v=1786624858","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagechronicle.co.uk\/products\/bueche-girod","provider":"Vintage Chronicle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}