A sapphire and diamond concealed watch bangle, comprising tw...

Hammer

£5,500

A sapphire and diamond concealed watch bangle, comprising two components of square and calibre-cut sapphires of deep blue colour, grain-set in the form of berries, each finished with three diamond-set forms of foliate design, to a yellow metal hinged bangle with stylised-vine detail, with additional calibre-cut blue sapphire foliate forms, completed with an integrated tube box clasp and additional safety catch and chain, the watch concealed by the larger hinged sapphire form, by Universal Geneve, featuring a calibre 244 manual-wind movement, the dial marked ‘N Bhau’, inner diameter of bangle 5.0cm, yellow metal testing as 18ct, boxed, 47.5 grams. The watch is not currently running, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased. Surface scratches, scuffs and dents consistent with use. The bangle features a large crack between the larger sapphire form and the foliate accents, stretching around two thirds of the bangle circumference. Tube Box Clasp is slightly loose and additional safety catch is also loose. Hinged movement of bangle in good working order. Hinged movement of watch cover in good working order, push button is slightly stiff. Dial is slightly worn and discoloured, with a larger scratch between eleven and twelve o’clock. Watch movement clipped into bracelet. Clip mechanism slightly loose. Some sapphires are chipped. Many of the grain settings are worn. Significant wear and discolouration to fitted box, both internally and externally. The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.