Extremely stylish Retro bracelet with hidden watch behind hinged cover

A beautiful Retro bracelet with as unexpected extra a watch hidden behind it's hinged cover. The pronounced shapes are easily recognisable as Retro.

Antique jewelry object group: wrist watches

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Retro
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Style specifics: Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.

Period: ca. 1940
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Material: platinum and 18K yellow gold
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Diamonds: 6 old brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.57 crt. and 15 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.62 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.19 crt.

Precious stones: Seven rubies (lab produced) (also called verneuil ruby).
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Brand: Octo

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: The jewel is in very good condition but the face of the watch is acceptable
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Dimensions: Circumference 17

Weight: 52.90 gram (34.01 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09351-0188

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