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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
Art Deco Platinum, Diamonds & Sapphires Swiss, No. 16500. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and elegant, Art Deco, platinum, lady's diamond and sapphire-set wristwatch with a fine 18K white gold mesh bracelet by Gay Freres.
C. Two-body, circular, set with round and square diamonds, single lugs set with diamonds and calibre-set sapphires to match the case, two further graduated matching diamond and sapphire-set links at each side, a total of 68 diamonds, the back with engraved scroll border. D. Matte silver, black cubiste numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel baton hands. M. 6''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator. Bracelet signed GF for Gay Freres. Dim. 18 x 70 mm, approx. overall length 180 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-34* |
Fair Restored by the manufacture Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |