So, I’ve been poking around online, trying to figure out the deal with Givenchy and “Swiss Movement.” It seems like they used to make, and maybe *still* do, watches that proudly proclaim “Swiss Made” or “Swiss Movt” (that’s “movement” for the uninitiated, and sometimes they write it that way to save space). And honestly, that’s usually a good sign. Swiss-made watches are, generally speaking, built pretty darn well.
You see these things popping up on eBay and Mercari all the time, right? Vintage Givenchy Paris watches, some described as “chronograph divers,” which sounds seriously cool, especially the ones that say “50 M” meaning water resistance. That implies you could, like, actually *swim* with it. But I’m always a bit skeptical about vintage watches and their water resistance. You never *really* know, do ya? Better safe than sorry, I reckon.
And then there are the women’s Givenchy watches with Swiss movements. Some people are selling used ones, saying they’re “WORKING!” in all caps, which is always encouraging. You kinda hope they *are* working, otherwise, what’s the point? But hey, sometimes you get lucky and find a real gem.
Now, the whole “Swiss Made” thing is a bit of a rabbit hole. You gotta wonder, are they *really* Swiss Made? I mean, what exactly does that *mean*, anyway? There are rules about how much of the watch *has* to be made in Switzerland to get that label, and it’s more than you think. You read articles about this stuff and you realize that the whole “Swiss Made” label can be a little… complicated, let’s just say.
I saw one thing that was cool: a vintage two-tone Givenchy with a logo bezel and raised enamel dial. Sounds pretty swanky, doesn’t it? But then again, “light wear” could mean anything from a tiny scratch to a full-on battle scar. You just gotta hope the seller is being honest.
Honestly, if I were in the market for a Givenchy watch with a Swiss movement, I’d do my research. Really dig in. See what the reviews say (if there *are* any reviews for a vintage Givenchy, lol). And maybe even take it to a watchmaker to get it checked out before dropping a ton of cash.
