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Lucien Piccard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pearl & Diamond Watch, circa 1940

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond and Pearl METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Full Length / 7 3/4 Inches or 18.5cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This distinctive watch has been well cared for and is in nearly new condition. We have just serviced it so it will not need any maintenance for many years. Lucien Piccard was a well know European designer of high end watches and jewelry. They used legendary dependable caliber movements from the finest Swiss Houses. This watch is very unique and unusual and it is unlikely you will ever see another example of it. It is also adjustable and can easily be shortened.
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