{"product_id":"14k-gf-meritus-gilt-dial","title":"14K GF MERITUS GILT DIAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 14K GF OYSTER PERPETUAL, said to have been manufactured primarily in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular model features the MERITUS name, and was reportedly sold only in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMERITUS is Latin for \"merit\" or \"a worthy person,\" but the specific pet name's origin is unclear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears to have been seen sporadically between 1954 and 1957, but in very limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare GILT dial (mirror dial) even among MERITUS models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it's a cool model simply because it's gold on black, it is actually quite rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OYSTER PERPETUAL, encased in a gold-filled case with a thick 50-micron coating, has a softer luster than solid gold, making it suitable for natural wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many 14K GF pieces are found without their bracelets, examples with the original bracelet are valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare combination of a GF case and a mirror dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look forward to your inquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246986899694,"sku":"14K-GF-MERITUS-GILT-DIAL","price":99999999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0319\/2046\/files\/L1011543-1-2048x1363.jpg?v=1783142420","url":"https:\/\/after.llc\/en\/products\/14k-gf-meritus-gilt-dial","provider":"AFTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}