Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
This is a very fine and exquisite example of a ladies wristwatch made by the world renowned premier Swiss maker Vertex who were regarded as the top maker of platinum and diamond watch from the 1930s through to the 1950s .
It has a platinum case surrounded by old European cut diamonds and then a mixture of baguette and old European cut diamonds to the lugs and the most beautifully designed fully articulated shoulders which simply glides around the wrist and is very much of the Art Deco era in design.
5cts, the sparkle they generate is just stunning. The two principle diamonds are a quarter of a carat each.
It is attached to a brand new silk cord strap very much in keepeing with its age which can be adjusted to fit any wrist size of between 5 and 10 inches. Amazingly it still retains its original solid 9ct gold clasp fittings and box.
The case is quite large measuring 19mm in diameter excluding the winding crown and total length of the diamond section is 77mm.
It is quite stunning with a white dial which is in wonderful condition. A new glass has been fitted and it has been cleaned and polished so it is absolutely pristine.
The 17 jewel movement is an absolute gem, sparkling clean and in like new condition, this is a movement from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.
As you would expect from Vertex the watch is fully marked on the dial and movement.
Vertex are one of the most exclusive makers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance which resonates class, truly a piece of jewellery which will never date.
Overall this watch is in beautiful condition and looks as if it was hardly ever worn, it would certainly make a perfect gift for any lady.
It is rare to find a watch of the calibre in such top original condition.
The watch has just been fully overhauled, restored and serviced and is guaranteed to be a genuine Vertex in all respects.
This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled by the respected watch specialist Alan Williams FBHI, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.
The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and the watch sealed.
Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fowey River Antiques Profile Page
Absolutely Exquisite Original Vertex Platinum and 2.5cts Diamond Art Deco Ladies Cocktail Watch C1955
