An 18 Karat White Gold, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ref. 026 Wristwatch, Guiseppe Artore,
the bezel and dial containing 80 princess cut yellow sapphires weighing approximately 4.48 carats total and 204 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.86 carats total, 33.00 x 42.00 mm case dimensions, mother-of-pearl signed GUISEPPE ARTORE, Arabic and baton numerals, baton hands, subdial for seconds at 6 o'clock, case back affixed by four screws, quartz movement, yellow Louisiana Alligator strap, 18 karat white gold tang buckle.

Estimate $ 3,000-5,000

Property from a Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois

The watch sets but is not currently running, it may require either a new battery and/or maintenance/repair at the buyers expense. The case measures approximately 33.00 x 42.00 inclusive of lugs with the watch total length measuring approximately 6 1/2-8 1/4 inches. There are superficial scratches to the gold surfaces that are not easily visible. All stones are present and the watch strap shows little if any wear or creasing. The exact date of manufacture is unknown but the watch is contemporary in design.

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