Lot 17
  • 17

MERANO | YELLOW GOLD SEED PEARL-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIALCIRCA 1960

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Merano
  • YELLOW GOLD SEED PEARL-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIALCIRCA 1960
Dial: mother-of-pearl Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels Case: 14ct yellow gold, snap-on back Case number: 1’119’027 Closure: 14ct yellow gold cuff bracelet with seed pearl-set clasp Dimensions: 27mm wide, dial 18mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 210mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

Condition

DIAL: some minor discolouration between 12 and 2 o'clock and some spots of dirt, overall in good condition. Hands with some scuffs. CASE: bezel and caseback with some scuffs throughout. Bracelet has some areas of minor oxidation, discolouration and light scratches to the back of the buckle.Clasp is in good working order, closes securely. Seed pearl setting in good condition MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."