{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-unites-montre-retro-annees-90","title":"Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units retro 90s watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld phone card, known as a \"Télécarte,\" illustrated on the front with a photograph of a wrist wearing a classic wristwatch with a white round dial, black numerals (10 and 10), and a strap with white stitching. The dial is stripped down, with no numerals other than the two \"10s\" positioned left and right, and includes a sub-dial for the seconds hand. The image highlights the sober and elegant aesthetic of a traditional watch, against a black and white houndstooth jacket background. A white band displays the mention \"Télécarte 50\" in the bottom right of the card, indicating its original telephone unit capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold electronic chip, typical of French phone cards from the 1990s, is visible in the upper central part. The card's surface has a slightly glossy appearance, typical of the laminated finishes of this generation of phone cards. The rounded edges and standard rectangular format comply with cards issued by France Télécom at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the card stands out for the sharpness of the photographic print and the presence of contrasting details: the ochre background of the support on which the card is placed accentuates the brightness of the scene. No other text, logo, or brand is visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of phone card was commonly used in France in the 1990s for calls from public phone booths. Ornamental or advertising motifs varied according to editions, and watch-themed cards are appreciated for their design and retro appeal. The object offered here is a true testament to pre-digital telephone culture, characteristic of the era before the advent of mobile phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used phone card, sold as is. The visible side appears generally clean, without deep scratches or significant apparent marks on the photo. The chip shows usual signs of use, typical of a used item. All observations concern exclusively the visible side in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip phone cards were introduced in France in 1983, replacing telephone tokens. They became a real social phenomenon in the 1990s, with limited series and varied visuals, before gradually disappearing with the rise of mobile phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging and fast shipping, professional expertise on all our items, for a reliable and secure shopping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phone card, chip phone card, phone card France, retro public phone card, collectible card, 90s card, Télécarte 50 units, vintage phonecard, watch dial design, France Télécom card, old phone card, illustrated watch card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251717886279,"sku":"badad4c5-fccd-4360-9b0a-86c8b7fafd90","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2af964c1-062b-48ea-9b77-27b3545494d7.jpg?v=1782728983","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-unites-montre-retro-annees-90","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}