ONYX AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1980

The strap designed as a line of links set with onyx alternating with collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds, on a circular dial, length approximately 175mm, dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks for gold and partial maker's mark.

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Manual winding in running condition at time of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Dial signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, partial French maker's mark, reverse of the case inscribed 18KTGOLD and French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Crown signed Omega, movement and case signed A. Barthelay. Onyx overall in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and normal use. Gross weight approximately 28 grams.
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