Chopard 'Seashell' Cocktail Watch

There are few watch types more charming than the vintage ladies’s cocktail watch.

Beginning in the early 20th century, numerous Swiss maisons began manufacturing svelte, hand-wound timepieces for evening wear. Often diminutive, thin, and beautifully adorned in semi-precious or precious stones and metal, these pieces are a window into a more elegant time. Thankfully, many can still be had on the vintage market.

Take this exquisite Chopard, for example: A reference 4029, it’s as much wearable art as it is jewelry! Housed in a 30mm 18K yellow gold case with an incredible scalloped bezel covering the unsigned crown, its mineral crystal protects a gold dial adorned with only a matching gold ‘feuille’ handset and the subtle Chopard wordmark. But the fun doesn’t end there: The watch is paired to an integrated, woven yellow gold bracelet that terminates in a signed buckle.

Powered by a hand-wound movement, this charming precious-metal watch with its nature-inspired form is a compelling synthesis of horology, industrial design, jewelry making, and sculpture. Rare and beautiful, it’s well suited for a black-tie affair — though if you choose to wear it every day, we certainly won’t be the ones to object.

Established in 1860 in Solvilier, Switzerland, Chopard has been making watches and jewelry for over 160 years, with clients that include Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Known for its “Happy Diamond” watch in which diamonds appear to float on the dial, the brand boasts its own movement manufacture in Fleurier and a headquarters in Geneva.

If you’re interested in cars, you probably know Chopard for its longtime sponsorship of the famed Mille Miglia race, with which it has been associated since 1988. It’s also the official timekeeper of the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco, a title it has held since 2002.

Today, Chopard’s Alpine Eagle — based upon the St. Moritz watch from the 1980s — sits alongside the likes of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus in the “luxury sports watch” category, proving that the maison is more than just a purveyor of fine jewelry, but also a first-class watchmaker.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.