A refined vintage Michel Herbelin 5ème Avenue wristwatch, reference 17037, made in France and powered by a Swiss quartz movement. Dating approximately from the 2010s, this elegant women’s watch features the distinctive rectangular design of Michel Herbelin’s 5ème Avenue collection, with its unusual crown positioned at 12 o’clock.

Maker / Designer: Michel Herbelin
Place of Origin: France
Colour: Gold, Ivory, Brown
Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear to the case and scratches to the case back. The brown croc-effect leather strap is a later replacement and shows visible wear; the watch currently requires a new battery.
Period: 2010s
Materials: Stainless steel, Gold-tone metal, Leather
Attribution: Case back marked MICHEL HERBELIN PARIS, reference 17037, SWISS MOVT, made in France, stainless steel, 30 m.
Description

A refined vintage Michel Herbelin 5ème Avenue wristwatch, reference 17037, made in France and powered by a Swiss quartz movement. Dating approximately from the 2010s, this elegant women’s watch features the distinctive rectangular design of Michel Herbelin’s 5ème Avenue collection, with its unusual crown positioned at 12 o’clock.

Details

Maker / Designer: Michel Herbelin

Period: 2010s

Place of Origin: France

Materials: Stainless steel, Gold-tone metal, Leather

Colour: Gold, Ivory, Brown

Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear to the case and scratches to the case back. The brown croc-effect leather strap is a later replacement and shows visible wear; the watch currently requires a new battery.

Attribution: Case back marked MICHEL HERBELIN PARIS, reference 17037, SWISS MOVT, made in France, stainless steel, 30 m.

Maker & History
Michel Herbelin is a French watchmaking house founded in the Jura region after the Second World War. The 5ème Avenue line reflects the brand’s elegant, architectural approach to quartz watches, with slender proportions and a distinctive crown positioned at 12 o’clock.
Shipping & Returns
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Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
United States: shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Applicable import duties and taxes are covered by us, with no additional import charges due on delivery.
Optional express delivery within France is available for €10.99.

Why we love it

Sourced by Catherine

I love the elegant rectangular case and the very classic dial. It has a refined, timeless feel, with that distinctly French sense of understated design.