Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 244

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS CONCEALED DIAL, YELLOW GOLD & DIAMONDS Van Cleef & Arpels, movement by Ulysse Nardin No.7100706. Made in the 1960's. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold diamond-set lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and an integral 18K yellow gold rope bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, spring-loaded hinged cover set with 39 round diamonds, case back with 2 screws. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. Cal. N375, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Signed on the dial, movement signed Ulysse Nardin. Dim. 16 x 30 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 155 mm.