Alfred Dunhill Millennium Two-Tone Dress Watch
Dress Watch · Alfred Dunhill (Richemont group), luxury fashion and accessories house
Period: Quartz Revolution Era (1980s-1990s)
Type
Dress Watch
Brand
Alfred Dunhill (Richemont group), luxury fashion and accessories house
Movement
Quartz movement, highly reliable battery-powered calibre
Dimensions
Case diameter: 32mm, case thickness: 7mm, lug-to-lug: 38mm, lug width: 16mm
Description
An elegant dress watch from Alfred Dunhill featuring a classic two-tone aesthetic, a clean white Roman numeral dial with a date at six, and distinctive movable lug hardware connecting the black leather strap. The blue cabochon on the crown adds a refined touch reminiscent of classic high-end jewellery watches from the period.
Key Features
Two-tone steel and gold design, Roman numerals, date window at 6 o'clock, cabochon crown, and unique articulating strap attachments
Dial Description
White enamel dial with black painted Roman numeral hour indices, railroad minute track, black leaf or baton hands, and a trapezoidal date window positioned at 6 o'clock
Case Material
Stainless steel case with gold-plated bezel and crown accents, featuring polished finishing
Crystal Type
Flat mineral crystal or synthetic sapphire crystal
Bezel Details
Fixed rounded polished gold-plated bezel
Crown & Pushers
Push-pull fluted crown featuring a blue cabochon stone inset
Bracelet or Strap
Black leather strap with integrated gold-accented movable metal lug attachments
Caseback Details
Solid stainless steel snap-on case back with engraved Dunhill branding and reference numbers
Movement Type
Quartz movement, highly reliable battery-powered calibre
Water Resistance
Splash resistant only (30 meters/3 ATM), not suitable for swimming or diving
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured for the luxury menswear house Alfred Dunhill using Swiss quartz movements
Age Estimate
Circa late 1980s to 1990s
Cultural Significance
Represents the upscale executive styling of the late 20th century where high-end fashion and tobacco houses expanded successfully into luxury horology
Condition Notes
Moderate surface wear consistent with age, minor scuffs on the steel case and gold plating, strap shows signs of wear and aging, overall good vintage condition
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value ranges between $200 and $500 depending on condition and original packaging
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 2 to 3 years, avoid moisture exposure due to vintage leather strap and basic water resistance, service quartz movement as needed
Similar Watches
Cartier Must de Vendome, Baume & Mercier Hampton, Omega Seamaster Quartz
Interesting Facts
Alfred Dunhill is famed as a premier British luxury goods brand for men established in 1893, expanding into fine timepieces during the late 20th century leveraging Swiss watchmaking prowess