DELANEAU | AN UNUSUAL LADY'S CUFF WATCH WITH PAVE DIAMOND DIAL CIRCA 1980

Dial: pavé diamondCaliber: quartz movementCase: 18k yellow gold, solid case back secured by five screwsCase number: E 110Closure: 18k yellow gold DeLaneau hinged cable cuff with claspDimensions: 43 mm length, 22 mm width, cuff circumference approximately 165 mmSigned: case and movement

CASE Case and cuff finely decorated with a twisted cable pattern and in overall very good condition. Some light wear and oxidation. Some light surface scuffs to the case back. DIAL Diamonds intact. Diamonds have not been tested for quality. MOVEMENT A battery change is required to observe the movement fully. Please contact the department directly for more information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

DeLaneau, also known as “the jeweler of watches”, was established in Biel, Switzerland, by Rolf and Yolanda Tschudin.  When the company was founded in 1949, their desire was to design and create extraordinary jewelry watches for women.  In the seventies, they experimented with unconventional designs, colors and use of jewels, which resulted in exceptional jewelry watches, such as the present lot.   This elegantly crafted wristwatch features an impressive cable-cuff with an oversized pavé diamond-set dial.

The total diamond weight is approximately 1.60 cts.