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Chaumet UFO 12A Automatic - 18K Yellow Gold Cream Power Reserve Dial

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The Jeweler's Power Reserve
Chaumet's history is in high jewelry, not mass-market watchmaking. This piece is a direct result of that heritage, where the case is treated as a sculpture first. The decision to house a functional complication like a power reserve indicator inside an unconventional, soft-edged "pebble" case is what defines this watch. It merges the Parisian jeweler's eye for form with serious Swiss mechanics. The result is a dress watch that prioritizes aesthetic and craft, a wearable object from a house that once supplied emperors.
A Pebble Case And A Useful Complication
The configuration of this reference 12A is highly distinctive. Its 36mm case is rendered in solid 18K yellow gold, with a rounded, organic form that sits on the wrist with substantial presence. This is not a simple time-only watch; a 48-hour power reserve indicator is displayed on a sub-dial at six o'clock, a practical feature not often seen in such a design-led piece. The cream dial is accented with blued steel hands, a classic signifier of fine watchmaking. This example is complete with its original leather strap and signed 18K gold buckle.
Sharp Case, Original Strap
This watch is in Very Good Vintage Condition, showing only light signs of careful wear. The 18K yellow gold case remains sharp, preserving the soft, flowing lines of its "pebble" design. Its cream dial is clean, and the blued steel hands are free of oxidation. The watch is fitted to its original Chaumet black leather strap and correct signed 18K gold buckle, confirming its integrity. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
From A Master Parisian Jeweler
This is a watch that rewards a collector who has moved beyond the most common brand names. It's a piece for someone who understands that Chaumet's two-century history as a premier French jeweler informs the quality and confidence of its design. The unusual case shape and power reserve complication make it a standout dress watch, one that speaks to an appreciation for craft over logos. It wears its jewelry heritage openly, offering a different kind of presence than a conventional round dress watch.
Key Specs
Reference: 12A
Model: UFO
Era: 1990s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Strap: Original Black Leather Strap and Buckle
Dial: Cream with Power Reserve Indicator
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 47.2g
SKU: 1833
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.