Vintage Watches - Playing Cards
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For this second edition, Éditions de la Tour turned to James Lamdin, founder of Analog:Shift and one of the most trusted voices in vintage watches. From New York, his house spends its days tracking down pieces with a story, then finding them the right hands.
For "Vintage Watches", James curated the deck's 52 designs: 52 watches chosen one by one, for the stories they tell as much as for the elegance of their lines.
A SINGULAR, ELEGANT DECK
In designing "Vintage Watches", every detail was considered to offer an incomparable playing experience.
The design draws on the lines and curves of landmark vintage watches, finding its place on each card in its own way: as blueprints on the number cards, merged with the figures on the jacks, queens and kings.
The 52 cards are printed on 310 gsm linen-textured "black core" paper. At its core, a black sheet ensures each card's opacity, its durability and the pleasure of play, game after game.
52 UNIQUE PLAYING CARDS
In "Vintage Watches", every card carries its own watch and no design repeats: 52 timepieces carefully selected by James Lamdin, then drawn in the style of Éditions de la Tour.
The idea born with Steel Watches goes further this time: from the two of clubs to the king of spades, every card deserves a closer look.
Hand after hand, the designs reveal themselves.
Fifty-two reasons to lay your cards face up... or to keep the deck safely by your side.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
The 52 cards of Vintage Watches rest in a case designed for its two lives: the deck you take with you, and the collector's piece you display. To that end, every last detail was given its due:
FINISHED WITH CARE
Each copy of "Vintage Watches" slips into a "Reptile"-textured paper envelope, accented with gold hot-foil stamping.
"Steel Watches Playing Cards By Éditions de la Tour Celebrate Iconic Timepieces In A New Way"
"Jusqu’où peut aller la passion des belles montres ? Un jeune créateur vient de leur consacrer un superbe jeu de cartes."
"Cette fascination pousse parfois à collectionner, à apprendre, à restaurer… et désormais à jouer. Littéralement."
"The deck reflects a desire to bring more narrative and artistry into watch culture."
Vintage Watches is the second edition from Éditions de la Tour: a deck of 52 poker-size cards whose design draws on vintage watches. After Steel Watches, a first limited edition now sold out, the Maison continues its exploration of watchmaking through playing cards.
No. Vintage Watches is the first deck from Éditions de la Tour to join the permanent collection.
The Vintage Watches uncut sheet is a print of the complete deck before cutting, made to be framed and displayed. It is printed on Fine Art paper and limited to 200 copies worldwide.
The 52 cards are printed in high definition on 310 gsm linen-textured "Black Core" paper, whose black core ensures opacity and durability. The tuck box is "Alligator"-textured, finished with embossing and spot UV.
Steel Watches, the first edition, celebrated iconic steel watches; limited to 1,000 copies, it is now sold out. Vintage Watches explores vintage timepieces, their patina and their proportions, with the same standard of craftsmanship and an entirely original design.
No. Éditions de la Tour is an independent maison. Our decks are original creations, inspired by the aesthetics and heritage of watchmaking. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any watch manufacture or brand.
Yes. Vintage Watches is a standard poker-size deck of 52 cards, compatible with every classic game: poker, rummy, blackjack, war, presidents and more. The "black core" paper offers the glide and handling that lovers of fine cards appreciate. Discover the rules of famous and forgotten card games on our blog.
Orders ship within 24 to 48 hours with a tracking number. The estimated transit time is shown when you choose your shipping method at checkout. You can follow every step from our tracking page.
Yes. We ship to the United States with tracking, for delivery typically within 5 to 8 business days after dispatch. A question about costs or delivery times to your state? Contact us, we reply within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes. Part game, part collector's piece, part nod to watchmaking, Vintage Watches is a gift off the beaten path, for watch enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful objects alike. Its "Alligator"-textured tuck box makes it a present that needs no gift wrap to make an impression.
