Lady's diamond and mother of pearl wristwatch, 'Butterfly', Van Cleef & Arpels

The square dial applied with a mother of pearl butterfly motif and single-cut diamonds, the bezel set with similarly cut diamonds, to a plain strap, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, Swiss assay and maker's marks, accompanied by three additional plain straps.  

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. Quartz movement not running at time of cataloguing. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Swiss assay marks. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels to case and dial, numbered HH22991 and 3366127. Diamonds bright and lively. Mother of pearl in good condition throughout. Accompanied by white, dark grey and navy blue additional straps. In very good condition.
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