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| Yves Saint Laurent Reversible 18K Manual Wind – Rare LM Size, 1970s The Yves Saint Laurent reversible watch from the 1970s is an exceptionally rare piece and stands apart from the majority of YSL watches seen on the market today. Unlike the more common quartz and gold-plated models produced in later decades, this example features a solid 18K gold case and is powered by a manual wind mechanical movement, placing it in a much higher category of production. During the 1970s, only a very small number of Yves Saint Laurent watches were made with this level of quality, making surviving examples particularly collectible. The case is built with a reverso-style construction, allowing it to be flipped, with the caseback engraved with the iconic YSL monogram. This type of reversible design is extremely unusual for the brand and shows clear influence from high-end Swiss dress watches of the period. What makes this watch even more special is the size. Most YSL watches from the 1970s were produced in small, elegant proportions intended for ladies, but this example is the LM size, which is truly rare and very difficult to find today. In this larger format, the watch has a stronger presence and feels closer to classic Cartier or Jaeger-LeCoultre dress models rather than a typical fashion brand watch. The clean rectangular dial, minimal typography, and heavy gold case reflect the refined and modern aesthetic that defined Yves Saint Laurent during the 1970s, when the brand was at the height of its influence in fashion and design. With the combination of 1970s production, solid 18K gold case, manual wind movement, reversible construction, and rare LM size, this watch represents one of the most unusual and collectible Yves Saint Laurent timepieces known today. A true collector's piece, and one of the rarest YSL watches to appear on the market. |
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