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Lot 9

IWC, A LADY'S FINE AND RARE 18CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET COCKTAIL WATCH WITH SILVERED DIAL AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET, CIRCA 1960
Manufacturer: IWC
Year: circa 1960
Case No.: indistinct
Material: 18ct gold white gold and diamonds
Calibre: mechanical, 431
Bracelet/Strap: 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet, 150mm maximum length
Clasp/Buckle: 18ct white gold and diamond-set concealed clasp
Dimensions: 16.5mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement signed
PROVENANCE
Property from the original owner.

CATALOGUE ESSAY
This is a wonderful lady's bracelet watch, preserved in excellent condition from the 1960's. The diamonds are all intact, and fashioned in a geometric design evocative of the 1960's.

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

Sold for $5,500

MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing.
CASE: in good overall condition with signs of general surface wear, scratches, and some small dings visible throughout, consistent with age and use.
Bracelet with some stretch, equivalent wear and scuffing throughout. Clasp close secure. The crystal with minor abrasion to the surface and edges along with a few nicks at intervals. All diamonds are intact, bright and lively, together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, are probably of G-H colour and VS-SI clarity as gauged and graded within the limitations of the cutting style and the mounting.
DIAL: in overall good condition, some minute scratching to dial surface along with visible signs of aging on, hands, and hour markers.

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. Leonard Joel does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to physically inspect item, or book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

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AUCTION
Sale: LJ8437
6:00pm - 7 December 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 November, 10am - 4pm
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 December, 10am - 4pm

CONTACT
Hamish Sharma
hamish.sharma@leonardjoel.com.au


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