Lady's ruby, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch, Cartier

The dial applied with Roman numerals, the bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds and accented with calibré-cut rubies, the straps composed of ruby beads and seed pearls, length approximately 170mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.  

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. 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. We do not guarantee watch movements. Manual movement running at time of cataloguing. Dial and case signed Cartier, numbered 227235, maker`s marks on case and clasp. Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Rubies with typical inclusions visible to naked eye. Pearls of light cream body colour, partially with pink and green overtones, good lustre, few blemishes. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety catch to the side. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
"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.
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