2012 Kessaris (by Accutime) Quartz Prism Crystal Ref. 12132
2012 Kessaris (by Accutime) Quartz Prism Crystal Ref. 12132
Reference Number: 12132
Manufactured Date: 2012
This 2012 Kessaris quartz wristwatch combines distinctive architectural styling with an elegant two-tone design. Its champagne sunburst dial features three recessed calendar subdials displaying the day, date, and 24-hour time, complemented by gold-tone luminous hands and matching hour markers. A deeply recessed dial and angled, prism-like crystal surround create an unusual sense of depth, framed by a sculpted silver-tone case and warm gold-tone accents. Completing the design is a matching metal bracelet featuring polished circular details, giving this distinctive timepiece a jewelry-inspired aesthetic.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 36mm
Dial: 24.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 41mm
Thickness: 8.75mm
Strap: 16.5cm
Strap Style: Folding Clasp Metal Bracelet
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: VX9J
Watch Complications:
- 24-Hour Subdial
- Day Subdial
- Date Subdial
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Gold
Strap: Silver and Gold
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- The Kessaris Brand - Kessaris is a watch and jewelry brand associated with Accutime Watch Corporation, a New York-based company established in 1967. The Kessaris trademark was first used commercially in August 2001 and officially registered in October 2002, making this watch part of a relatively modern chapter in affordable American fashion-watch history.
- Three Calendar Displays - Unlike chronographs, which use subsidiary dials to measure elapsed time, this Kessaris features three smaller registers dedicated to everyday calendar information. The left subdial identifies the day of the week, the right tracks the date from 1 to 31, and the lower display indicates the time on a 24-hour scale. This arrangement creates the visual complexity of a multifunction instrument while maintaining the practicality of a conventional three-hand watch.
- An Unusual Prism-Like Design - The watch's most distinctive feature is the substantial visual depth created by its recessed dial, sloping reflective surround, and curved crystal. Light catches these surfaces at different angles, producing shifting reflections that emphasize the champagne sunburst finish. The sculpted case and bracelet extend this dimensional design beyond the dial, with rounded metallic accents creating a striking combination of geometric and jewelry-inspired elements.
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Original Wholesale Price (2012): N/A
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