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Lady's diamond wristwatch, 1930s
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- diamond, gold, mechanical movement
The rectangular white dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands within a single-cut and baguette diamond bezel, to a circular-cut diamond bracelet, mechanical movement, length approximately 168mm, French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
Please note that this watch was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Movement currently running at the time of cataloguing. Stamped with French assay marks for platinum on case, inside case, bracelet and tongue. Tongue also with maker's mark, inside case with indistinct maker's mark. Movement signed Solvile & Titus Geneve, also stamped 17 jewels and Swiss. Inside case numbered 1171. Dial discoloured between '3' and '4', some small chips to white enamel and some loss to blue colour on hands. Dial appears to sit with at an angle. Minor surface scratches to dial cover. Diamonds estimated total diamond weight approximately 7.00-7.50 carats. Estimated clarity I, some SI. Estimated colour I-J. Metal surfaces with surface scratches and small dents, some links slightly stretched. Clasp closes securely. Some light yellow discolouration around clasp and tongue. Overall condition good.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."