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Yves Saint Laurent Reverso 70's

Yves Saint Laurent Reverso 70's

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basic information
Item number 569
brand ysl
Reference Number
Year of manufacture 1970 (approximately)
condition

Although there are minor scratches that cannot be felt by touch, the product shows almost no signs of use.

December 10, 2025

In-house overhaul

Accessories etc. No original box, no original papers
sex Men's Watches/Unisex
location Japan, Osaka
Shipping days In-stock items
Movement
Winding Manual winding
Caliber
Base Caliber
Number of jewel bearings
case
Case material YG
diameter

18 × 27mm

waterproof
Bezel Material
Glass
dial white
Dial numbers
watch strap
Belt material leather
Belt color
buckle
Buckle Material
special features
Date display
others

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商品説明
A rare Yves Saint Laurent Reverso wristwatch dating from the 1970s, representing a fascinating intersection of Parisian fashion and Swiss watchmaking.

This piece is distinguished by its fully functional Reverso mechanism, allowing the case to slide and flip smoothly—far beyond a simple Reverso-inspired design. The construction a period of experimentation, when reversible cases were still rare and not yet firmly codified under a single manufacture's identity.

The case is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring classic Art Deco gadroons that emphasize its elegant rectangular form. The dial is understated and refined, with a railroad minute track, Roman numerals at 12, 3, and 6, and Breguet-style hands. The discreet “PARIS” signature highlights Yves Saint Laurent's couture heritage.

Powering the watch is a manual-winding Swiss movement, offering both mechanical charm and a slim, elegant profile. The case measures 18 × 27 mm, a quintessential 1970s dress-watch proportion that feels impressively modern and gender-neutral today.

An exceptional detail of this example is the presence of its original 18K gold YSL-signed buckle, a highly desirable and increasingly rare feature. The watch is offered as head only, yet remains in very good overall condition considering its age.

Among collectors, watches like this are often discussed in the context of early reversible-case designs, produced during a time when the Reverso concept had not yet become exclusively associated with a single brand. While definitive archival documentation is limited, this watch stands as a compelling artifact from a transitional era in watch and design history.

This is not a watch defined by mass recognition, but by taste, context, and discretion—a piece for collectors who appreciate understated rarity and the quiet elegance of 1970s Paris.