Vintage 1998 Concord "Year of The Dragon" 18K Rose Gold Enamel Dial Manual 29mm

Concord Year of the Dragon - 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Dragon Dial

Name: Concord Year of the Dragon - 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Dragon Dial
Brand: Concord Watch
SKU: 10106
Price: 22500.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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The One Of Fifty Enamel Dragon

The Concord Year of the Dragon is a genuine sleeper in high-art horology. Built as a strictly limited run of 50 pieces for 1998, it is the kind of traditionally crafted artifact that usually carries a six-figure entry price when a Holy Trinity name sits on the dial. What carries it is the dial itself: real hand-painted enamel, a material prized for color that does not fade and for a depth no printing process imitates. This is not a mass-produced transfer print. It is hand work at very small scale, from a brief period where Concord pushed into high-end artisanal execution instead of volume.

A Dragon Rendered In Fired Enamel

The dial carries a fierce, intricate dragon motif in vivid enamel, framed by diamond hour markers. Enamel is unforgiving to produce, because the repeated firing needed to build the color frequently cracks the work and sends the whole dial back to the beginning, which is why intact examples surface so rarely. The 18K yellow gold case is rectangular and deliberately restrained, so nothing competes with the dial for attention. The result reads as symbolic and sophisticated at once, with a level of detail normally reserved for bespoke commissions.

Excellent Order And Original Papers

The piece presents in overall excellent vintage condition. The 18K yellow gold case is excellent and the sapphire crystal is in excellent condition, keeping the enamel work protected and fully visible. It remains on its original black alligator strap with the matching 18K yellow gold buckle, so the factory presentation is intact. It is also accompanied by its original papers, which carries real weight on a piece with a worldwide production run of only 50 units. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

Craft Over Brand Hype

This is a watch for the collector who reads a dial before a logo. Enamel work at this level usually means a six-figure conversation, and this is a way into it at a fraction of that, which makes it an "if you know, you know" piece rather than a status one. The manual wind movement, visible through the clear exhibition caseback, asks for a few turns of the crown each morning, and that daily ritual builds a connection to the watch an automatic never quite delivers. With 50 made and the papers still with it, this is not a piece that comes back around often.

Key Specs

Reference: 52.55.621

Model: Year of the Dragon, Limited Edition of 50

Year: 1998

Movement: Manual Wind

Case Size: 29x34mm (Excluding Crown)

Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold

Strap: Original Black Alligator with 18K Yellow Gold Buckle

Dial: Hand-Painted Enamel Dragon with Diamond Hour Markers

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

Includes: Original Papers

SKU: 106

History

Founded in 1908 in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, Concord was established by five Swiss visionaries — among them master watchmakers like Walter Hugenin and Charles Bonny — with the explicit intention of designing high-quality, luxury Swiss timepieces with the American market in mind. From the early decades, the brand built a reputation for producing watches in precious metals and gemstones, including supplying elite jewelers such as Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier. Over time, Concord achieved important technical milestones — for example, it was among the first to offer coin-dial or coin-case variations and pushed ultra-thin case designs.

By the late 1970s and 1980s, Concord entered its most visible era: under the ownership of the Movado Group/North American Watch Company structure (after acquisition around 1970) it shifted into the luxury-quartz arena while capitalizing on its heritage. Landmark models such as the “Delirium” series (one of the world’s thinnest watches at launch) and the “Mariner” and “Saratoga” collections became status pieces, especially in North America.

Concord has a number of compelling stories and attributes that make it interesting for collectors. First, the brand’s historical connection to high-luxury jewelry houses and its use of precious metals and gems give it inherent luxury credentials. Second, certain models are rare and hold design/technical significance (for example, the Delirium’s records for thinness). These factors tend to elevate interest and value. Third, despite its high profile at one time, the brand did not maintain the elevated dominance of some peers, meaning there are under-the-radar gems (especially in the pre-owned market) offering strong value relative to more ubiquitous luxury names. A watch collector blog notes: “Concord is one of those brands that casual collectors ignore — and real collectors quietly scoop up when no one’s watching.”

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