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A 14K yellow gold quartz movement ladies watch by Baume & Mercier, with a gold face, Roman numerals at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, stick markers at other hour intervals, and gold hour and minute hands. Crown is set with a blue enamel cabochon measuring approximately 1.80mm, and the bezel is set with twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamonds are near colorless (I - J), with VS2 - SI1 clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.30 carats.
Length: 5 3/4in; Case Width: 14.80mm; Weight: 19.9 Gross dwt.
Provenance
Private collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sold for $1,008
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
A 14K yellow gold quartz movement ladies watch by Baume & Mercier, with a gold face, Roman numerals at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, stick markers at other hour intervals, and gold hour and minute hands. Crown is set with a blue enamel cabochon measuring approximately 1.80mm, and the bezel is set with twelve round brilliant-cut diamonds. Diamonds are near colorless (I - J), with VS2 - SI1 clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.30 carats.
Provenance
Private collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Baume et Mercier was originated in 1830 by brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume in the Swiss Jura under the name Frères Baume. In 1851 the brothers opened a London branch which allowed for distribution of impressive timepieces throughout the British empire thus spreading their brand. In 1918 William Baume and Paul Mercier joined forces to create Baume et Mercier and shortly after recevied the Geneva Seal, an award of excellence in watchmaking.
Since 1988 Baume et Mercier has been a part of the Richemont luxury group.