{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-18k-montre-royale","title":"Vintage 1970s 18k Montre Royale","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tremendous 1976 18k yellow gold Montre Royale gents wristwatch \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite originating in Geneva in the 1960s, the brand gained worldwide fame in 1973 when esteemed British jeweller Roy King acquired the marque \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder King’s leadership, La Montre Royale gained a distinct identity by merging high quality Swiss movements with sculptural, highly decorative British design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marque’s avant-garde designs became known for their use of diamond and precious stone set bezels as well as hard semi-precious stone dials \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis glorious example features an oval Tiger’s Eye dial presented in tremendous condition and decorated with elegant gilt Dauphine hands and the Montre Royale lettering and logo at 12 o’clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy 18k yellow gold British made case is in wonderful shape and features a bezel with each corner accented by applied white gold crescents masterfully set with diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside of the case back bears bold hallmarks for London 1976 as well as an 18k fineness stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winding crown is decorated with the marque’s logo, the profile of a King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original brown alligator skin strap remains supple and very wearable without cracking or tears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastening the strap is the original solid 18k gold buckle, again bearing the profile of a King and a 750 fineness stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very clean, Montre Royale signed Swiss made manual wind movement runs smoothly and keeps good time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very wearable example of prime British jewellery design and artisanal craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase width - 31mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase height - 34mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug width - 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap length including head - 22.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeaSickSilver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56332568461691,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9417\/8580\/files\/F4344A0E-F0FF-4646-86C6-780F3B305BE7.jpg?v=1783784124","url":"https:\/\/seasicksilver.com\/products\/vintage-1970s-18k-montre-royale","provider":"SeaSickSilver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}