Two-Tone Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cable Style Pendant Watch
Watch / Pendant (Pendant-style fob watch) · Two-Tone: Yellow Gold plated accents with steel/silver-tone twisted cable bezel
Purity: Likely Gold-Plated (Electroplated) over Base Metal or Silver; non-solid gold indicated by surface wear and color variation
Type
Watch / Pendant (Pendant-style fob watch)
Purity
Likely Gold-Plated (Electroplated) over Base Metal or Silver; non-solid gold indicated by surface wear and color variation
Gold Type
Two-Tone: Yellow Gold plated accents with steel/silver-tone twisted cable bezel
Weight
12 - 18 grams (estimated total weight including movement and crystal)
Description
A decorative ladies' pendant watch featuring a two-tone aesthetic. The circular case is framed by a distinctive steel-colored nautical cable inlay, accented by four gold-toned tabs. The white dial is minimalist with gold stick markers and a quartz movement. The top features a T-bar style lug designed to be worn as a necklace pendant or attached to a silk cord.
Key Features
Twisted cable bezel design, blue cabochon crown, T-bar mounting, minimalist shield-logo dial
Color & Finish
High-polish yellow gold finish on lugs and inner bezel; matte and polished steel-tone cable texture; white dial with gold-tone markers
Hallmarks & Stamps
None visible on front; likely 'Stainless Steel Back' or 'Base Metal Bezel' stamped on reverse case back; shield-style logo on dial
Dimensions Estimate
Case diameter approximately 22mm - 25mm (petite ladies' size); T-bar lug width approximately 15mm
Gemstones & Inlays
Small blue synthetic spinel or glass cabochon set in the winding crown; stick-style hour indices
Clasp & Closure
Fixed T-bar lug system at the 12 o'clock position for attachment to a chain or fob; snap-down case back
Chain & Links
Bezel features a twisted 'cable' or 'torc' link design reminiscent of David Yurman or Charriol jewelry styles
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-produced cast components; electroplated finish; standard quartz analog movement; pressure-fit bezel and back
Authentication Indicators
Visual 'brassing' (plating wear) at friction points; 'Quartz' designation usually signifies a non-luxury mass-market movement; lack of luxury hallmarks
Origin & Maker
Generic fashion manufacture, possibly East Asian assembly; dial features a shield logo often associated with boutique fashion brands
Era & Period
Contemporary / late 20th Century (circa 1980s-1990s) jewelry-watch aesthetic
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured between 1990 and 2005 based on the Quartz movement and cable-twist design trend
Cultural Significance
Represents the transition of watches from functional timekeepers to purely decorative jewelry accessories during the quartz revolution.
Condition Notes
Good / Fair; visible wear on the gold plating of the top T-bar and lugs exposing darker base metal; surface scratches on crystal and bezel
Value Estimate
$20 - $50 (Retail/Resale value); negligible melt value as the item appears to be gold-plated base metal rather than solid gold
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid water as seals are likely aged; avoid ultrasonic cleaning which can damage the movement and loosen plating
Similar Items
Charriol St-Tropez pendant watches, David Yurman cable watches (higher end versions with solid gold/silver), Seiko or Citizen fashion pendants
Interesting Facts
The 'cable' jewelry look was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple of 'affordable luxury' fashion, merging industrial textures with precious metal looks.