Antique Platinum Diamond Watch
REF # EL118W3D
Antique Platinum Diamond Watch
This antique Art Deco platinum watch made by 'Certina' is a Swiss wrist watch resplendent in old mine and rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in a combination of 18k white gold with a rhodium-plated 14k yellow gold strap, this distinctive watch weighs 17.3g and measures 6.5 inches long, 15mm wide and 5mm deep. Quintessentially Art Deco by virtue of its delicate geometrically themed design and distinct classic elegance, this alluring ladies' wrist watch features an immaculate, diamond-studded octahedral bezel measuring 22mm long, 14mm wide and 9mm deep including the crystal. The elegant silver enameled rectangular dial features applied black and silver Roman numerals and color-contrasting black hands. This authentic Art Deco wrist watch has a 17-jewel mechanical lever movement with bi-metallic compensation balance, signed inside 'Certina 13-20, 17 jewels, Swiss', stamped with the Swiss hallmark and the serial number '133443'. The innner lid of the watch case bears the Swiss hallmark for watches ..More
This antique Art Deco platinum watch made by 'Certina' is a Swiss wrist watch resplendent in old mine and rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in a combination of 18k white gold with a rhodium-plated 14k yellow gold strap, this distinctive watch weighs 17.3g and measures 6.5 inches long, 15mm wide and 5mm deep. Quintessentially Art Deco by virtue of its delicate geometrically themed design and distinct classic elegance, this alluring ladies' wrist watch features an immaculate, diamond-studded octahedral bezel measuring 22mm long, 14mm wide and 9mm deep including the crystal. The elegant silver enameled rectangular dial features applied black and silver Roman numerals and color-contrasting black hands. This authentic Art Deco wrist watch has a 17-jewel mechanical lever movement with bi-metallic compensation balance, signed inside 'Certina 13-20, 17 jewels, Swiss', stamped with the Swiss hallmark and the serial number '133443'. The innner lid of the watch case bears the Swiss hallmark for watches and the '18K' purity stamp. The integrated diamond bracelet is composed of eight quadrangular and flexible links, embellished with highly ornate, delicately pierced and finely mille grained lozenge profiles mounted with eight glowing rose-cut diamonds measuring 2.5mm in diameter, graded I-J color and VS clarity. An additional number of 16 rose-cut diamonds measuring 1.5mm in diameter, graded J-K color and SI clarity range adorn this captivating Art Deco wrist watch, complemented by 0.80cts of fiery old mine-cut diamonds graded J-K color and SI clarity range interspersed throughout. The integrated diamond bracelet is extended at both ends by flexible cylindrical links rendered in rhodium-plated 14k yellow gold. The diamond-enveloped octagonal watch case is enhanced on both side dimensions with delicate foliate-themed chase work while the diamond link bracelet is embellished with fauna-motif engravings. A delicate slide-in clasp stamped 'Geneve' and a figure-eight safety latch secure this attention-seeking diamond watch. Presently not in perfect working condition, this watch can be repaired at an additional estimated cost of $100.























