Platinum "Art Deco" Watch with Diamonds

LIBERTY JEWEL WATCH WITH DIAMONDS – A REFINED EXPRESSION OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JEWELRY A rare jewel watch where the richness of Diamonds is integrated with refined decorative work, creating an ensemble of great elegance and extraordinary executive sophistication. The Platinum case, embellished with Natural Diamonds and intricate openwork, engraving, and millgrain detailing, fully expresses the Liberty style of the early decades of the twentieth century. The quality of the finishes, the sophistication of the decorative elements, and the fully articulated bracelet make this watch a jewel of particular historical, technical, and collectible interest. The rectangular Platinum case is bordered by a thin frame of Natural Diamonds, while the side profiles are enriched with engravings and millgrain finishes that precisely define the contours of the structure. The original dial retains the typical layout of the era, with black Arabic numerals and thin blued steel hands, maintaining a refined balance between legibility and the richness of the setting. At the ends of the case, two exquisitely refined openwork elements develop, decorated with floral motifs, delicate engravings, and Natural Diamonds set in millgrain bezels. The extremely fine openwork creates a delicate contrast between solid and void areas, while the engravings define the ornamental motifs with the appearance of precious chased work. The bracelet continues with a succession of articulated geometric links, connected by joints that allow for proper overall mobility. Each central element houses a single-stone Natural Diamond, while the side portions are entirely paved, creating a light-rich surface along the entire bracelet. The setting work is particularly refined: small grains precisely hold the individual gems, minimizing the visual presence of the metal and enhancing the brilliance of the Diamonds. The care dedicated to the joints, engravings, openwork, and millgrain finishes attests to the high technical level achieved by early 20th-century jewelry making in working with Platinum. The ensemble thus brings together decorative and constructive characteristics of considerable interest, with a perfect integration between the watch's function and the purely jewelry aspect of the entire piece. MAIN FEATURES * Period – early decades of the 20th century, circa 1910–1920 * Materials – Platinum and white gold * Stones – Natural brilliant-cut and old European-cut Diamonds * Total Diamond weight – approximately 4.5 / 5 ct * Case – rectangular Platinum, with Diamonds, engravings, openwork, and millgrain finish * Side elements – openwork with floral motifs, engravings, and Diamonds in millgrain bezels * Bracelet – articulated geometric links with central and paved side Diamonds * Dial – original, with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands * Movement – mechanical, manual wind * Craftsmanship – high technical level goldsmith manufacturing, typical of Liberty jewelry A jewel watch of particular value, in which the presence of Diamonds, the work on Platinum, the refined openwork, and the complex articulation of the bracelet faithfully capture the taste of early 20th-century Liberty jewelry. The richness of the decorative work and the quality of the settings make it a piece of considerable interest for collectors and connoisseurs of fine antique jewelry. Discover more about this exclusive jewel in our store or visit the website www.GioielliGradara.it Ref. 4523 PT