338 . Van Cleef & Arpels and LeCoultre
A fine and rare platinum and diamond-set flower-form bracelet watch with concealed dial , movement by LeCoultree
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Queen of Iran , then Princess Soraya , 1967
Manufacturer Van Cleef & Arpels and LeCoultre Year Circa 1950
Movement No . 1 ’ 050 ’ 982
Case No . Van Cleef & Arpels hand stamped number 26202 , inside case back stamped 659 ’ 156 Material Platinum and diamonds Calibre Mechanical , 426-2 ,
16 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Platinum and diamondset Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet , 155 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Platinum and diamondset Van Cleef & Arpels concealed clasp Dimensions 17 mm . diameter Signed
Case and dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels , movement signed LeCoultre Co
Estimate HKD 160,000-250,000 USD 20,000-31,000
This bracelet watch by Van Cleef & Arpels features a central diamond on the concealed cover , weighing approximately 0.75 carats . The central diamond is set next to brilliant and baguette diamonds , which form a flower petal motif . The rope bracelet , composed on brilliant and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 12 carats in total , winds and turns beautifully like a vine on the wrist .
Such excellent craftsmanship can only be seen by jewelers such as Van Cleef & Arpels - the bracelet has been manufactured to the highest quality . The movement is furthermore manufactured by LeCoultre Co , which is absolutely correct for the period . This watch is manufactured to the highest caliber and the watch is in extremely well preserved and original condition . A similar watch was given as a gift by Mohammed Rez Pahlavi to his fiancée , Princess Soraya , the future Queen of Iran .