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Paul Ditisheim “Solvil” Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch

$9,500
£7,239.18
€8,348.77
CA$13,492.84
A$14,497.31
CHF 7,777.78
MX$170,794.97

About the Item

An exceptional Art Deco platinum and diamond pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim, founder of the prestigious Solvil manufacture, created during the golden age of high Swiss horology and exported for the elite American market through Depollier, New York. The solid platinum case is lavishly adorned with a pavé-set diamond bezel, continuing seamlessly into a fully diamond-set platinum bow, an exceptionally rare and luxurious detail reserved for the finest bespoke commissions of the period. The watch is stamped “10% IRID. PLAT”, denoting a period-correct platinum–iridium alloy prized for its strength and durability. Approximate Weight: 62.2 grams 68 Diamonds ~ 2.00 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity Approximate Measurement: Overall - 52.5mm x 44mm x 9mm Hallmark: Paul Ditisheim La Chaucer-de-Fonds Swiss Depollier New York 17 Jewels Serial number This listing for the pocket watch only.
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    62.2 g
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    Diameter: 1.73 in (43.95 mm)Length: 2.07 in (52.58 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is an antique mechanical timepiece. Due to its age, it is offered without guarantee of continuous accuracy or timekeeping precision. As with all antique watches, it should be considered a collector’s object rather than a modern precision instrum.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20677-NXOHH1stDibs: LU4242228354352

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