I mean, Dior. Fashion icon. Luxury. We all know the name. And they make watches? Yep! And some of ’em have Swiss movements. Which, let’s be real, means they’re taking things seriously. Swiss movements in watches are like, the gold standard, ya know? Like, if you wanna say “I’m not just a pretty face (or, in this case, watch),” you slap a Swiss movement in that bad boy.
Now, I’ve seen stuff about the “La D de Dior Satine” which apparently has a Milanese mesh strap. Sounds fancy! And like, something Dior would totally do. I mean, taking inspiration from couture? Obviously. Monsieur Dior would be proud. Colors, materials, the whole shebang. They’re not just slapping a logo on a cheap watch; they’re trying to *make* something.
Then there’s the Dior Inversé 11 1/2 caliber. Okay, that’s a mouthful. But! It’s automatic, which is cool. And get this: dial-side functional oscillating weight in *yellow gold* with *diamonds* and *peacock feathers*! Seriously? Peacock feathers? That’s just…extra. In the best way possible. A 42-hour power reserve too? Not bad, not bad at all.
But wait, there’s more! The J12 Mirror! Limited edition! Automatic Swiss movement with a 42-hour power reserve, just like the other one. So they *do* use Swiss movts!! See? I’m not making this up.
So why does this matter? Well, like the text says, Dior gets “good reviews for its watchmaking.” And I think the Swiss movement is a big part of that. It’s not just about the pretty face or the brand name. It’s about the *guts* of the watch, too. The stuff that makes it actually, you know, *work*.
Plus, I’ve even seen some old Dior watches, “Vintage Stainless Steel” ones. Even back then, they were messing with Swiss movements. So, it’s not a new thing. It’s a *thing* thing. A consistent choice.
Honestly, I think it’s smart. Dior could have gone the cheap route and used some random, no-name movement. But they didn’t. They went for the Swiss stuff. Which, in my book, means they actually care about making a quality product. Even if it *does* have peacock feathers on it. Heh. Which is like, *so* Dior, though, right? Over-the-top, but in a chic, “I’m-rich-and-fabulous” kind of way.
