{"product_id":"1990s-christian-dior-cabriolet-ref-3031","title":"1990s Christian Dior Cabriolet (Ref. 3031)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eThe Christian Dior Cabriolet is one of the more interesting fashion-house watch designs to emerge from the 1990s. Rather than producing a traditional rectangular dress watch, Dior approached the Cabriolet almost like a compact object or piece of jewelry. The hinged cover transforms the watch from a discreet gold-toned case into a functioning timepiece with a surprisingly detailed dial hidden beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eReference 3031 captures that design language particularly well. The engraved exterior cover gives the watch a tactile quality that feels closer to a vintage cigarette case or lighter than a conventional wristwatch. Once opened, the dial contrasts sharply against the textured exterior, featuring a geometric Art Deco-inspired layout with black hands, Arabic numerals, and a recessed subsidiary seconds display. It is a playful design, but still restrained enough to feel wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eWatches like this reflect a period when major fashion houses were experimenting more freely with watchmaking aesthetics. While many fashion watches from the era feel disposable today, the Cabriolet stands apart because the design is genuinely thoughtful. The concealed dial concept, integrated proportions, and dramatic contrast between the exterior shell and interior display give it a distinct personality that still feels unusual decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eThis is one of those watches that might seem weird at first, but works extremely well in person. The hinged cover adds a lot of character, and the warm, gold-toned case makes the whole watch feel very vintage in the best way possible. It wears more like a design object than a standard dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Dior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabriolet (Ref. 3031)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged rectangular cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream geometric dial with subsidiary seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Dior signed buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Christian Dior presentation box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazing patina throughout the gold-plated and surface scratches consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean overall with light aging visible under close inspection; printing remains crisp throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hands remain in good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e No surface wear visible under inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather strap is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Christian Dior buckle showing light wear from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499183943863,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF8023-3.jpg?v=1780000973","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1990s-christian-dior-cabriolet-ref-3031","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}