Fabergé Gold Dress Watch
Dress Watch · Fabergé, luxury tier
Period: Modern Luxury (1980s-1990s)
Type
Dress Watch
Brand
Fabergé, luxury tier
Movement
Quartz movement, standard frequency
Dimensions
Case diameter approximately 32-34mm, thickness 6mm, lug-to-lug 38mm, lug width 18mm
Description
An elegant and minimalist dress watch from the renowned luxury house Fabergé. Featuring a slim yellow gold round case, a clean off-white dial with classic Roman numerals, and delicate baton hands, this timepiece exemplifies refined sophistication. The distinctive lug attachment style and cabochon crown add a touch of jewelry-like artistry characteristic of the brand's heritage.
Key Features
Minimalist Roman numeral dial, distinctive hinged or bar-style lugs, cabochon crown, ultra-slim profile
Dial Description
Off-white or cream dial, painted black Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with stick indices for other hours, slim black baton hands, signed with the Fabergé logo and Phi symbol below 12 o'clock
Case Material
Yellow gold plated or solid yellow gold with a polished finish
Crystal Type
Flat sapphire crystal
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth rounded yellow gold bezel
Crown & Pushers
Small pull-push crown with a dark cabochon stone inlay
Bracelet or Strap
Black textured leather strap with yellow gold-toned lug attachments
Caseback Details
Solid snap-on or screw-down gold caseback with manufacturer hallmarks and engravings
Movement Type
Quartz movement, standard frequency
Water Resistance
Splash resistant / 3 ATM (not suitable for swimming or diving)
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made
Age Estimate
Circa 1980s-1990s
Cultural Significance
Represents the intersection of Russian imperial luxury heritage and fine Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship during the quartz revival era.
Condition Notes
Very good condition with light signs of wear on the case and strap consistent with age and gentle use
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value between $800 and $2,000 depending on solid gold content, original box, and papers
Care & Maintenance
Avoid water immersion due to vintage dress watch seals, regular battery replacement every 2 years, gentle cleaning with a soft microfiber cloth
Similar Watches
Cartier Tank, Piaget Altiplano, Patek Philippe Calatrava
Interesting Facts
Fabergé is universally famous for its imperial Easter eggs, but the brand also produced a limited run of high-end luxury timepieces in collaboration with notable Swiss watchmakers during the late 20th century.