André Mouche White Edelweiss Enamel Hinged Watch - European Vintage Jewelry

This is a brand that I find incredibly romantic and full of stories~ 🥰 Founded in 1961 by watchmaker André Mouche and his wife Gracia Mouche, André focused on watchmaking while Gracia adorned the timepieces with color and decoration. From the outset, their creations were positioned as "jewelry that can be worn on the wrist." The watch face is typically concealed by a decorative cover, making it look more like a bracelet; the cover is opened only to check the time. This design of "time hidden within jewelry" became André Mouche's most recognizable brand signature. Today's watch features white enamel hand-painted with Edelweiss flowers, which grow in the high Alps. The name "Edelweiss" is derived from the German words "edel" (noble) and "weiß" (white). Though small and delicate, they bloom in harsh mountain environments, symbolizing purity, courage, and loyal love. The famous song "Edelweiss" from the movie *The Sound of Music* refers to this very flower~~ 🎵 🎶. To this day, André Mouche watches are still crafted in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland, where artisans meticulously apply enamel, lacquer, gold leaf, and floral designs by hand, hiding time within jewelry through extensive artisanal techniques. Over sixty years later, time still ticks beneath the flowers, and the miniature garden on the wrist continues to bloom. ❤️🕘 . . Origin: Switzerland Year: 1990’s Material: 18K gold plating, enamel Size: Minimum circumference approx. 15.5 cm, with elasticity. Face: 1.8 x 2 cm Condition: Excellent, with minor signs of use. *Includes original box and certificate of authenticity. Markings: André Mouche Swiss Made Currently in stock in Taiwan. Domestic shipping via post office, 7-11, or FamilyMart to store costs an additional NT$60. 🌟Free shipping on orders over NT$3,000. ・ ・ Vintage jewelry is no longer in production; their numbers only dwindle with each passing day, making them increasingly difficult to find. Their rarity only enhances their uniqueness as accessories. These are pre-owned vintage pieces, not new items. The traces of time add to their depth and rarity. Please do not scrutinize them by the strict standards applied to brand new products. I am confident that you will exude unparalleled elegance and radiance through the stories held within these vintage adornments.