Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 405

Verger, Paris, No. 5316. Produced circa 1915.Fine, octagonal, platinum, lacquer and rose-cut diamond Art Deco lady's wristwatch with wonen saphire and natural pearl bracelet.

C. three-piece, diamond-set bezel, floral engraved band, polished back. Sapphire- and pearl-set chain bracelet with lozenge dimond- and sapphire set clasp. D. ivory, painted on light blue background, white, delicate Arabic numerals, painted with a Muse and two putti in Neo-classical style . Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18 mm. (8 1/4'''), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 28 mm.