Heritage Narrative

In the 1970s, avant-garde watch design often took a backseat to the enduring classics of the ’50s and ’60s. Pierre Cardin, a major name in high fashion at the time, fully embraced the Space Age aesthetic sparked by humanity’s leap to the Moon in 1969. By creating a series of androgynous timepieces—26 in total—he played with unconventional case shapes and materials far removed from the precious metals favored by more traditional Swiss houses. This Espace model stands as a testament to that era: a 42 mm steel “UFO” case, brushed gray dial, and stark, rectangular hour markers. It channels the forward-thinking spirit of the Grooviest Decade while remaining both wearable and highly collectible.

Technical Specifications

Product Code:

40991232 / AS08184

Movement:

Manually wound FHF36 (Fabrique d’Horlogerie de Fontainemelon), hand-winding

Case:

42 mm stainless steel, brushed finish, polished concave bezel, unsigned crown

Crystal:

Acrylic

Dial / Hands:

Brushed gray dial with black rectangular markers and black pencil handset

Strap:

New leather strap provided by Heritage

Water Resistance:

Not guaranteed

Condition:

Refurbished

Why It’s Special

This watch exemplifies the flamboyant experimentation of the 1970s. Powered by a robust Swiss-made movement—though assembled in France—it blends playful design with reliable mechanics. Unlike the precious-metal creations from some of Cardin’s contemporaries, these “Espace” series pieces remain relatively accessible, giving modern collectors a compelling entry point into vintage watch ownership.

Scope of Delivery

Refurbished Pierre Cardin Espace watch

New leather strap supplied by Heritage Timepieces

Analog Shift 1-Year Mechanical Guarantee

Heritage Timepieces presentation box