Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 137

Universal Genève, No. 1324786, Ref. 140503. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare, "Hermes-Type", handbag-shaped, 18K pink gold, platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, a large pink gold "pipeline" bracelet à petites mailles, ending with two large pink gold balls attached to the watch by two large pink gold links.

C. handbag-shaped, solid, polished, bicolored, lapidated corners and sharp angles on the polygon, the watch stands vertically in the case, the cover is set with 16 round diamonds, twisted pink gold lugs attached to the two bracelet links, also decorating the cover. The pivoting case stamped with the hallmark P.M. D. pink with applied pink gold dart and dot indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 30 C, rectangular, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monomtallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 12 x 10 x 22 mm.Length of the watch including the extended lugs 49 mm.Approx. overall length 21 mm.