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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 118

Diamond and Pearl Bracelet Watch Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1810. Very fine, octagonal, 18K yellow gold, rose-cut diamond and pearlset bracelet watch with visible rose-cut diamond-set balance and ninestrand seed-pearl bracelet with gold and enamel clasp.

CHF 11,000 - 16,000

USD 9,600 - 14,000 / EUR 7,200 - 10,500

C. Rectangular with canted corners, bezel set with 26 large rose-cut diamonds, polished back with winding, setting and regulating apertures. D. Rectangular with canted corners, white enamel, in the lower half the meantime dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions, aperture for the balance spinning against a polished steel plate. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 25 x 14 mm., brass, rectangular with canted corners, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, diamondset balance with 4 arms, flat balance spring. Dim. 30 x 21 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-17

Fair

Slightly spotted

Movement: 4**

Fair

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-24-01

Fair

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

This bracelet watch was probably converted from a ring watch in about 1860.