Montre Royale. An 18ct gold manual wind mechanical wristwatch Circa 1990 Manual wind movement, cream oval painted dial with black Roman numerals and inner five minute chapter, blued steel hands, heavy, polished 'Bagnoire' style case, the back held by 4 screws, fitted leather strap with 18ct gold Montre Royale buckle, buckle with London import hallmark, 1974, dial signed 26mm x 36mm (VAT charged on hammer price) Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece Please note that the watch straps for this lot will be removed at the time of purchase

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