PAUL BRANDT Ladies' watch in platinum (850 thousandths) and 18K (750 thousandths) white gold, silvered dial, black painted Arabic numeral hour markers, blued hollow-apple hands. Bezel in platinum (850 thousandths) set with brilliant-cut and 8/8-cut diamonds. Caseback in 18K (750 thousandths) white gold. Hand-wound mechanical movement. Mobile handles in platinum (850 thousandths), signed Paul Brandt on the edge. Bracelet in platinum (850 thousandths) in the "grains of rice" style. Movement functional at time of appraisal, but no guarantee of future operation or condition of parts; chronograph to be serviced. Scratches from use, dial restored with a few marks. Gross weight 53.90 g Circa 1930- Dimensions 14 x 23 mm

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