You have agreed to be bound by the Conditions of Sale and if your bid is successful, you are legally obliged to pay for the lot you have won. The purchase price for a successful bid will be the sum of your final bid plus a buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any artist resale royalty, exclusive of shipping-related expenses.
Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case shows signs of wear with scratches and small nicks. The black enamel is chipped and damaged in several of the inlays. The case back is in good condition with normal signs of wear and the hallmarks are crisp to it. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The diamonds appear to all be present to the case and bracelet. Some of the enamel inlays on the bracelet portion show signs of wear. The bracelet has scratches throughout. Part of the bracelet does not have diamond or enamel. This is the length of the clasp. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.