Lady's diamond cocktail watch, 1930s

The rectangular dial applied with Arabic numerals, the bezel set with baguette diamonds, to an open work bracelet set with single-, circular-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 175mm, fitted case stamped J. Chaumet.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Swiss 17 jewel manual wind movement is not running at the time of cataloguing, mechanism is fully wound, the balance does not rotate. The movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping, therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 7.00 - 8.00 carats, estimated colour G-I, estimated clarity SI on average. Well articulated. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. Clasp fittings secure. In good condition.
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