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Diamond cocktail watch, 1930s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- diamond, gold
The rectangular dial applied with Arabic numerals; the hinged cover and straps of geometric design, set with baguette and square diamonds, the movement case set with single-cut diamonds, to a similarly set geometric bracelet, signed Cartier, indistinctly numbered, length approximately 163mm.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Watch movement not running requires service, lever movement 7 jewels, signs of corrosion to base of winder, traces of makers name now indistinct numbered 8, case cover indistinctly partially numbered to the reverse and numbered to the interior 22999, abrasions to metal commensurate with age and wear, total diamond weight approximately 7.00-9.00 carats, excluding central diamond measuring approximately 12.4 x 4.2 x 3.1 = 1.42 carats, diamonds bright and lively, estimated approximately H-J colour and Vs clarity on average, some square stones with chips to corners, one small diamond deficient from side of watch case.
"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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."