"BALENCIAGA" 2000’s bb logo tonneau bracelet watch

We are pleased to present you with exquisite pieces that exude a dignified atmosphere from BALENCIAGA, which originally started out as an haute couture brand, has become a globally popular fashion brand, and in recent years has continued to make great strides as a luxury street brand.

This exquisite bangle-style watch features a refined tonneau-shaped case reminiscent of Art Deco and a thin, polished bracelet reminiscent of jewelry. Unlike the current street-influenced Balenciaga, this watch exudes a quietly classic atmosphere of a couture house, making it an elegant piece that will fit seamlessly on your wrist.

First, the logo and engraving on the case back indicate that this watch was manufactured in the 2000s. The dial and case feature the BB logo, which resembles two overlapping Bs, and the clean, sans-serif BALENCIAGA PARIS lettering, a combination that was used on licensed line wallets, fragrances, towels, watches, and more from the 1990s and 2000s. Furthermore, the case back is engraved with "REGISTERED MODEL," "WATER RESISTANT," "GLN SWISS," and "0932," which are in a format unique to licensed watches equipped with Swiss movements. This suggests with a high degree of confidence that this is a product from the early to mid-2000s, before the transition to the current logo in the 2010s and beyond.

The gently curving tonneau-shaped case design, with its vertically slender proportions, creates a slender, delicate look on the wrist. A delicate guilloche pattern runs down the inside of the crystal, with the Roman numeral indexes and brand logo laid out in a balanced manner above it, creating a classic look and excellent legibility without being overly decorative. The case sides are just thick enough to not appear too bulky on the wrist, ensuring a comfortable fit for deskwork or everyday activities. The watch's ability to be worn like an accessory adds a sense of confidence to any day.

The bracelet features a metal arm that gently extends from the top and a BB motif part on the back, connecting the two, and the act of opening and closing the clasp itself creates an uplifting feeling, just like handling jewelry. The BB part on the back is an icon that symbolizes the logo, but it has a subdued, flat shape, so that the brand's identity is only subtly visible when you turn your wrist, which is a very Balenciaga-like design.

The inside is smoothly chamfered to match the curve of the metal, providing a comfortable fit along the wrist, reducing stress even when worn for long periods of time, and demonstrating the practicality of a licensed watch that is easy to wear every day. The quartz movement eliminates the need for frequent winding even during busy days, and the watch combines the beauty of an accessory with the security of a tool, demonstrating the functionality unique to imported watches of the time.

In the context of the 2000s, this watch maintains a certain distance from the fashionable collection line of Nicolas Ghesquière's era, while positioning itself as an elegant licensed product that allows the Balenciaga name to be enjoyed in everyday life. In contrast to the current voluminous sneakers and oversized silhouettes, this slender and classic watch subtly inherits the dignity of haute couture that the Maison has long cultivated, and the fact that it evokes the atmosphere of Balenciaga before the streetwear era is a major added value as a vintage piece.

In terms of styling, try letting the edge of the case peek out just a little from the cuffs of your jacket, and avoid layering jewelry by wearing just this one watch on your wrist, for a minimalist look. This will allow you to naturally enjoy the classic, urban mood that is typical of Balenciaga from the 2000s, even in today's climate.

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