Platinum, diamond and colored stone wristwatch, circa 1930

The rectangular dial with black arabic numerals set within a pierced plaque of rectangular shape depicting a landscape, the house and trees decorated with calibré-cut onyxs and rubies and cabochon emeralds, within a ground of single-cut and old European-cut diamonds, the crown set with a cabochon ruby, completed by a double openwork strap of square links set with old European-cut diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 18.50 carats, manual movement, length 6½ inches, one ruby missing.

Manual movement, currently running. 17 jewel movement, signed Panto watch, Swiss, unadjusted. With a white enamelled Arabic numerald dial. Set with 282 single-cut and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 18.50 carats, H-K color and VS-I clarity. One ruby missing, one ruby chipped. Emeralds are intact. In good condition overall. See Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 227 of the catalogue.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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