18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Lapel-Watch, Lacloche Frères, France, Circa 1925

The modified rectangular dial with Arabic numerals, within a green enamel frame simulating jade, the reverse of floral design, applied with black enamel, accented by rose-cut diamonds, the crown set with a pearl measuring approximately 4.4 mm., surmounted by an old European-cut diamond, suspended from a lapel brooch of similar design applied with green jadeite-like and black enamel, set with rose-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately .60 carat, manual movement, dial signed Lacloche Fres, numbered 65769, workshop mark, French assay marks.

Manual movement, currently running. There is a noticeable amount of enamel damage and loss on the bezel and reverse. Small rose-cut diamonds are of decorative quality, the larger diamond is approximately I-J color and SI-I clarity. In quite good condition, especially considering age.
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