{"product_id":"gros-lot-de-montres-publicitaires-vintage-quartz-etuis-logos-annees-1990-varie","title":"Large lot of vintage quartz advertising watches, cases, various 1990s logos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge lot of vintage promotional wristwatches, mainly with quartz movements, featuring logoed dials, various straps, and several plastic presentation cases or black boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of late 20th-century promotional and advertising watches, presented as a lot. The visible pieces combine metal or synthetic cases, plastic, textile, leather or stretch metal straps, as well as several individual translucent protectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dials offer a beautiful graphic diversity: food logos, mineral waters, commercial brands, sports universe and promotional references. Noteworthy dials include those marked Contrex, Perrier, San Pellegrino, ixell, TAT Express, Thonon, Prosteel, S'Yorre, as well as a watch with a colorful France 98 decoration. The set is very representative of 1980s-1990s promotional watches, with round shapes, plastic or metal bezels, printed dials and brightly colored straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral watches come with boxes or cases, including black boxes and translucent plastic cases. Lot sold as a decorative, promotional and vintage watchmaking set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz promotional watches became widely popular from the second half of the 20th century, driven by the simplicity of battery-powered movements and the ability to print personalized dials. Today, they serve as graphic testimonials of brand communication, somewhere between a utilitarian object, a promotional accessory, and an event souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, sold as is. Presence of traces of use consistent with the age and nature of the lot: scratches on glass or cases, marks on straps, textile wear, plastic patination, dust or rubbing on some cases. Functionality not verified; revision, battery change or refurbishment may be required depending on the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging adapted to small watchmaking objects. Professional shipping with individual protection for the most delicate pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [large lot of vintage promotional watches, quartz watches, promotional watches, logoed watches, 1990s, France 98, Contrex, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Thonon, S'Yorre, ixell, TAT Express, Prosteel, watch cases]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220633702727,"sku":"50071-cb27999a-b52a-4c36-9f4b-7a0534af2d12-PA15.00","price":55.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_ae9f54ce-1b5e-4ebf-9ad3-c772b9179d02.jpg?v=1782288808","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/gros-lot-de-montres-publicitaires-vintage-quartz-etuis-logos-annees-1990-varie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}