Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
ANONYMOUS ART DECO DIAMOND & ONYX LAPEL WATCH Anonymous, Geneva, Swiss, No. 3662. Made circa 1925. Fine and elegant, tonneau-shaped, 18K white gold, diamond and onyx-set lady's keyless lapel watch with a matching bow brooch set with 66 round diamonds and large inset onyx sections, suspended by a 2-link chain set with 59 round diamonds and 2 onyx sections. Accompanied by a fitted box.
Two-body, solid, hinged case back with engraved border decoration, bezel set with 54 round diamonds surrounded by an onyx outer case. Matte silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel epee hands. 5''', oval, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Unsigned, movement signed Geneve.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |