2021 Cadisen Quartz Dress Watch Ref. C-2021G
2021 Cadisen Quartz Dress Watch Ref. C-2021G
Reference Number: C-2021G
Manufactured Date: 2021
This 2021 Cadisen Quartz Dress Watch, Ref. C-2021G, features a minimalist design with a black-tone round case, charcoal-gray dial, and slender silver-tone hour markers and hands. A contrasting light-blue seconds hand adds a subtle touch of color, while a date window at 3 o'clock provides additional functionality without disrupting the dial's clean appearance. The watch is fitted with a tan-brown leather strap with a contrasting light-colored underside and black buckle. Its stainless steel caseback is engraved with the Cadisen logo, model reference, and 3 ATM water-resistance designation. The watch shows visible signs of wear, including light scratches and small marks on the black case, scratches on the caseback, and wear along the edges of the leather strap. Most notably, the crystal exhibits significant cloudiness and a mottled appearance, particularly around the upper perimeter, which affects the dial's clarity.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 42mm
Dial: 37.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 48.75mm
Thickness: 9.75mm
Strap: 20cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: SL28
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Black
Dial: Black
Strap: Light Brown
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- The Rise of Affordable Minimalist Watches – During the 2010s and early 2020s, minimalist watches became increasingly popular as consumers embraced understated designs influenced by Scandinavian fashion and mid-century modern aesthetics. Brands such as Cadisen participated in this trend by offering accessible dress watches with simple hour markers, restrained color palettes, and slim-looking cases. This model reflects that movement, emphasizing visual simplicity rather than elaborate complications or decorative elements.
- A Contemporary Chinese Watch Brand – Cadisen emerged during the 2010s as part of a growing group of Chinese watch brands marketing affordable timepieces to international customers through online retail platforms. Rather than focusing exclusively on inexpensive fashion accessories, brands in this segment increasingly adopted recognizable watchmaking design conventions, including stainless steel components, traditional dress-watch proportions, and both quartz and mechanical movements. The C-2021G represents the more understated side of Cadisen's catalog, favoring conventional styling over the elaborate designs found in some of its other models.
- The Enduring Appeal of the Three-Hand Dress Watch – The simple three-hand wristwatch became a defining expression of twentieth-century dress-watch design, particularly as thin, understated timepieces gained popularity in the decades following World War II. Its appeal rests on legibility, versatility, and the ability to complement formal clothing without drawing excessive attention. This Cadisen follows that tradition while incorporating a contemporary touch through its contrasting blue seconds hand, demonstrating how a familiar design can be refreshed through small changes in color and proportion.
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