Giverny Appraisal

Le Temps Claude Monet Giverny Commemorative Quartz Watch

This is a vintage-style stainless steel wrist watch, specifically a commemorative piece dedicated to the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926). The case back is circular and features several distinctive laser-etched or stamped markings, including the artist's name and dates, the 'Le Temps' brand logo, and the model name 'Giverny' in a stylized cursive script. This model is marked as 'No. 2022', suggesting it is part of a numbered series. The bottom of the case back specifies 'Quartz' movement and 'Made in France', indicating a European provenance likely from the late 20th century (circa 1980s-1990s). The watch features a polished silver-tone metal case with a matching small fluted crown at the 3 o'clock position. It is fitted with a green textured leather strap, possibly faux-crocodile or lizard, featuring ivory-colored contrast stitching. Regarding condition, the piece shows significant signs of wear and age; there is visible oxidation and pitting on the metal case back and lugs, and the green leather strap shows fraying and delamination near the lug pins. The underside of the strap shows darkening and cracking from use. This item represents a mid-tier promotional or museum-grade souvenir timepiece often sold in association with art exhibitions or botanical gardens associated with Monet's legacy.