18K White Gold Baume and Mercier Watch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial and Diamonds

This lady's 18K white gold Corfou Baume & Mercier Swiss watch has a 22-mm round case diameter, mother-of-pearl dial with diamond-set markers at the 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 and 12:00 positions. The hour and minute hands are silver in tone. It runs on a quartz movement. Fifty-two round, brilliant-cut diamonds surround the bezel in a double row with twenty-eight in the inner circle and twenty-four around the outer. Two additional diamonds are bezel-set in the epaulettes which are then each framed with a half moon nine-stone diamond embellishment. The 76 diamonds combine for 1.53 carats. The back cover of the watch is marked Baume & Mercier Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18k, 16780, 088, 2687735. It is attached to an 18k white gold fancy gate link design bracelet with fold over clasp. Comes with 3 additional links. The original purchase date is May 07, 1997.

Baume & Mercier was founded as "Frères Baume" in 1830 by brothers Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume, who opened the watch dealership in Les Bois, a village in the Swiss Jura. The Swiss watch manufacturer established a branch in London in 1851 under the name "Baume Brothers", which led to expansion throughout the British Empire. By the late 19th century, the company had an international reputation, and its timepieces had set accuracy records and won a number of timekeeping competitions. In 1918, company director William Baume partnered with Paul Mercier to found "Baume & Mercier" in Geneva. The firm became specialized in manufacturing wristwatches, particularly models in unconventional shapes. In 1919, Baume & Mercier was awarded the Geneva Seal, the highest international distinction of the time for watchmaking excellence. In 1988, the Swiss watchmaker joined the Richemont group. Baume & Mercier has been a staple in the luxury watch industry since 1830. Known for their craftsmanship, precision, and timeless designs, Baume & Mercier watches have become synonymous with luxury and elegance.

• 18K white gold
• (4) round diamonds (0.01 ctw)
• (2) round, brilliant-cut diamonds (0.11 ctw)
• (70) round, brilliant-cut diamonds (1.41 ctw)
• Combined diamond weight is 1.53 
• Gram weight is 43.5
• Dial measures approximately 22 mm in diameter
• Measures approximately 6.5" in length but comes with 3 extra links allowing up to a 7.5" length  
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $20,000.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.