DIOR - Christal “8” gold and lacquer

In a limited edition of 8 timepieces, Dior Christal “8” is a tribute to Monsieur Dior and his passion for art as well as a reminder of the couturier’s lucky number.

Press release

Christal “8” gold and lacquer. © Dior

February 1947, the Fashion House’s first show. The first part of the collection is named “En Huit” (In Eight).

March 2010, Dior Horlogerie goes into partnership with the watch movement designers Orny and Girardin to create the first “Dior 8 Fuseaux Horaires” calibre, simultaneously giving the opportunity of reading three items of information on one and the same index: local time, time in eight cities worldwide and day/night.

The Art déco inspired movement of the dial serves as a pretext for a mobile decor accentuated by the interlaced design of noble materials (gold leaf, mother-of-pearl and lacquer). The satellite indicating the eight time zones revolves around itself in 24 hours, the face of the dial in 12 hours and the circular seconds hand in 60 seconds.

Proposed on a black python strap, the Dior Christal “8” is embroidered with gold down to the lining, revealing an Haute Couture oscillating weight.

The back of the watch. © Dior

DIOR CHRISTAL “8” GOLD AND LACQUER

38 mm - 8 piece Limited Edition

Case
Yellow gold
Bezel with a black sapphire crystal insert
Crown set with a sapphire crystal insert
Transparent sapphire crystal case-back decorated with metallization

Dial
Red coral and ivory lacquered with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf,
hour indicator on the 8 time zones satellite,
golden minute and black circular second hands

Strap
Black python
Yellow gold ardillon buckle with a black sapphire crystal insert

Movement
Automatic, “Dior 8 Fuseaux Horaires” calibre, oscillating weight inlaid with gold leaf

Functions
Hours - Minutes - Seconds - 8 time zones

Gold
Yellow gold
Weight (average): 77g

Water resistance: 50 metres

Swiss made