Cardinal Two-Tone Gold Plated Quartz Dress Watch
Watch · Two-Tone
Purity: Gold Plated / Gold Tone Base Metal
Type
Watch
Purity
Gold Plated / Gold Tone Base Metal
Gold Type
Two-Tone
Weight
25 to 35 grams total item weight
Description
An elegant and vintage-inspired Cardinal women's dress watch featuring a classic oval white dial, slim gold-tone hands, and the signature Cardinal logo below the 12 o'clock position. The timepiece is highlighted by a distinctive two-tone expansion band with an intricate chevron or leaf-like pattern combining yellow gold-tone and silver-tone metal finishes.
Key Features
Oval dial design, two-tone contrasting chevron expansion band, minimalist dial layout with quartz movement branding
Color & Finish
Silver-tone and yellow gold-tone with textured chevron-patterned links and a polished bezel finish
Hallmarks & Stamps
Cardinal brand marking and Quartz text on the dial
Dimensions Estimate
Standard women's dress watch size, approximately 20mm case diameter and 150mm to 175mm bracelet length
Gemstones & Inlays
None, features painted dial markers and simple hands
Clasp & Closure
Expansion band / stretch link bracelet without a traditional mechanical clasp
Chain & Links
Textured chevron-patterned flex-link or expansion band construction
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-market commercial watchmaking featuring stamped expansion links, a base metal case with gold plating, and a standard electronic quartz movement
Authentication Indicators
Cardinal dial branding and standard quartz movement text, consistent with mass-produced accessible fashion watches of the late 20th century
Origin & Maker
Cardinal
Era & Period
Late 20th Century / 1980s-1990s Quartz Era
Age Estimate
Circa 1980s-1990s
Cultural Significance
Reflects the accessibility of elegant dress watches for everyday wear during the 1980s and 1990s corporate and casual fashion boom
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition with minor surface wear on the polished bezel and typical fading of gold plating on high-friction areas of the expansion links
Value Estimate
Modest secondary market and sentimental value, largely driven by aesthetic appeal rather than precious metal content
Care & Maintenance
Avoid prolonged water exposure to protect the internal quartz movement and plating; clean gently with a soft dry cloth
Similar Items
Timex, Pulsar, and Citizen two-tone quartz dress watches from the same era
Interesting Facts
Cardinal watches were popular accessible timepieces distributed widely through department stores during the quartz revolution of the late 20th century