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Yves Saint Laurent Ladies Spyder Tank 422149YO - Two Tone Burgundy Dial

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From The Era Of Designer Watches
In the 1980s, the world's leading fashion houses translated their design languages into timepieces, creating watches that were pure expressions of their brand. This YSL "Spyder Tank" is a product of that moment. It uses the classic rectangular watch as a starting point but reinterprets it through a fashion-first lens, prioritizing geometric composition and color over traditional watchmaking conventions. It was a confident statement from a house at the peak of its influence, a wearable piece of its specific era.
A Composition Of Shape And Texture
The configuration of this watch is what makes it so unusual. It's built in layers. A deep burgundy center is framed by a textured brown outer ring, creating a distinct dial-within-a-dial effect. This assembly is then housed in a two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated case with an octagonal bezel, adding another geometric layer to the composition. This deliberate framing gives the watch a visual depth and complexity that sets it apart from the simple printed dials on standard rectangular watches.
Clean Dial And Original Buckle
The multi-part dial, with its burgundy center and textured brown frame, remains clean and well-preserved. The two-tone case and gold-plated bezel show light, honest wear consistent with a watch from its period, placing it in Very Good Vintage Condition. It's fitted to a brown leather strap that retains its original YSL-signed buckle. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
An Alternative To The Obvious
Where a traditional Swiss dress watch offers restraint, this YSL provides a distinct point of view. It competes on pure design. The layered dial and octagonal framing offer a geometric complexity that a classic Tank simply doesn't. Its appeal is rooted in fashion history and a look that feels unique and considered. It stands as an alternative to the expected, a choice driven by aesthetic confidence rather than brand convention.
Key Specs
Reference: 422149YO
Model: Spyder Tank
Era: 1980s
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 21mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Gold Plated
Strap: Brown Leather Strap with Original Buckle
Dial: Burgundy with Brown Outer Ring
Metal: Stainless Steel & Plated Gold
Weight: 16.5g
SKU: 1866
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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