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Vivienne Westwood Merton Silver 38mm Ladies Watch
Ref. VV318MTSL
The Merton sits in a distinct position within Vivienne Westwood's watch lineup — where the Seymour leans on round, traditional forms, this collection frames a standard round case within an octagonal two-piece bezel with a contrasting collar at its base, giving the architecture something closer to jewellery than to conventional watchmaking. The dial carries the house's Orb emblem at centre and reads through a concentric rib texture that shifts across a soft ombré spectrum, catching light differently as the wrist moves. At 38mm with a 43mm lug-to-lug span and 9.3mm of thickness, it wears neatly across a range of wrist sizes without projecting far from the skin. The bracelet is worth noting: H-shaped links with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces that flow directly from the case without a visual break, fastened by a hidden butterfly clasp. Links are removable, so the fit can be brought down to suit a narrower wrist without affecting how the integrated design reads. At 116g it has genuine presence on the wrist — not heavy, but not a watch that disappears.
- Reference
- VV318MTSL
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Collection
- MertonCase Size: 38mmCase Thickness: 9
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 9.3mm
- Lug width
- 23mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 43mm
Learn more about Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren opened a shop at 430 King's Road in 1971, and over the next few years it became the outfitter of British punk. Westwood went on to become one of the most decorated designers Britain has produced, with the orb logo — a sovereign's orb with a Saturn ring — as the house signature from 1987.
The watches are licensed rather than made in-house, produced under agreement by a British accessories manufacturer and sold through department stores and jewellers.
They carry the house language directly: the orb on the crown or the dial, tartan and heritage-check straps, asymmetric cases, and a willingness to be decorative that most watch brands avoid. Quartz movements, fashion pricing.
Westwood died in 2022. The house continues, and the watch line with it.
- 1971
- Opens 430 King's Road with Malcolm McLaren.
- 1981
- The first catwalk collection, Pirate.
- 1987
- The orb logo becomes the house signature.
- 1992
- Appointed OBE; later made a Dame.
- 2022
- Vivienne Westwood dies; the house continues.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
23mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 43mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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