Vacheron & Constantine Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch Dial by Stern Freres
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
They purchased the company, and to this day, the Stern family continues to own and operate the Patek Philippe Watch Company.
Platinum
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Platinum
Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket / Wristwatch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinun and 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Vacheron Constantin Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch with Ceylon Sapphires, 1920
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Surviving examples, typically housed in ultra-thin platinum or gold Art Deco pocket watch cases, boast incredibly high horological specifications:8 Adjustments: These movements were ...
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pocket Watch with Diamond Bezel Powered by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gent's Tiffany & Co. platinum pocket watch with factory diamond bezel. The watch is powered by a Patek Philippe 18 jewels hand-winding movement.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.34 in
Patek Philippe 5100J Millennial Limited Edition 10-Day Power Reserve Watch B&P
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Other limited edition releases included the time-only reference 5032 and the Star Caliber 2000, a double-sided pocket watch with 21 total complications. Often watch brands draw on th...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Platinum Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 3 piece Platinum Case, 18 jewel mechanical nickle lever movement, Silver Satin dial, Blue steel hands.
Platinum
Vintage Patek Philippe Diamond Platinum Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum diamond vintage pocket watch by Patek Philippe.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Patek Philippe Diamond Platinum Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum diamond vintage pocket watch by Patek Philippe.
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Diamond Manual Pocket Watch Ref 600
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond and platinum pocket watch by Patek Philippe, circa 1960s.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This distinguished 1912 Patek Philippe platinum pendant or pocket watch showcases precision timekeeping at its finest.
Platinum
Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum and Black Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
An old Spanish proverb says that "time gives good advice", and it is a wise man that will wear this elegant Art Deco Patek Philippe pocket watch. With a handsome black enamel graphi...
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Open Face Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & Co.
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe platinum open face pocket watch retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1925, manual-wind movement.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Bezel circa 1939
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum case with blue and black enamel bezel. Silvered dial with applied white gold Arabic numerals. Circa 1939.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Rare Pocket Watch with Gold and Enamel Pattern to Bezels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Silvered dial with applied platinum Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Very unusual pocket watch and the first one of this kind that we have ever seen.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Watch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe rare and collectible 18k yellow gold minute repeater pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co., with manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case with platinum monogram wi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Platinum Patek Philippe Pocket Watch - Manual. Platinum ( 44 mm ) beautifully engraved Art-Deco style and enhanced black enamel with yellow gold inlay.
Vintage Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch Ref. 600
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch Ref. 600 - Manual.
Gubelin Diamond Enamel Platinum Gold Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900’s Platinum and 18k white gold pendant watch necklace. Retailed by Gubelin circa 1915-1920. Manual wind movement. Green enamel accented with rose and old mine cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Blue and Gold Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Commemorative dish for a Patek Philippe & Co. Pocket Watch manufactured in 1909. - Pendant watch, Garland style, discovery type reassembled and set the time on the pendant.
Nardin Platinum Rose Gold Stern Freres Dial Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This impressive wrist watch started life as a pocket watch. The platinum and rose gold case is entirely hand constructed.
Sold
W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cresarrow cases with Tiffany on the dial can regularly be found and Cooksey Shugart shows two International Watch Company watches signed "Yard" on the dial, one of which is in platin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch was crafted by the famed Patek Philippe of Geneva.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Diamond Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 44 M.M Platinum 3 piece case, Caliber 2680 "special" 18 Jewel mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement, signed: Patek Philippe and also ...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classically handsome pocket watch was created by the great Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe for the famed Tiffany & Co., combining the very best craftsmanship of both Europe and ...
Platinum
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & company, 43 M.M.
Platinum
Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Art Deco Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 41 M.M. 3 piece Platinum Case, 18 Jewel mechanical, manual wind Nickle Lever movement.
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch from 1940's Hand Made
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Platinum
Black Starr and Frost Platinum Natural Quartz Art Deco Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Meylon even made movements for Patek Philippe. The watch has a platinum case and an exhibition back with a natural quartz case.
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Patek Philippe Oversized Gondolo with Custom Platinum Case from 1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Gondolo Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 55mm x 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Nardin Platinum Rose Gold Stern Freres Dial Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This impressive wrist watch started life as a pocket watch. The platinum and rose gold case is entirely hand constructed.
Tiffany & Co. by Haas Neveux Platinum Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Dial by Stern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
The family of Stern bought Patek Philippe Watch Company and today The Henry Stern Agency owns still The Patek Philippe Watch Company.
Platinum
Tiffany Platinum and Rose Gold Oversized Wrist Watch by Touchon, circa 1920s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Stern's still own Patek Philippe today.
Paul Ditisheim for J.E.Caldwell Platinum & Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 18Kt.
Patek Philippe Platinum Oversized Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 570 circa 1950s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Patek Philippe platinum oversized Calatrava wristwatch, Ref. 570, from the 1950s.
Platinum
Sold
W 1.62 in Dm 1.62 in
Rare Patek Philippe 1930s Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
Patek Philippe 1930s The present timepiece - a Rare & Sophisticated Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe, Geneva, Retailed for Bailey Banks & Bid...
Sapphire, Platinum
Sold
D 0.2 in Dm 1.89 in
1930s Patek Philippe Platinum Two-Tone Sector Enamel Dial Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
An Rare 1930s Patek Philippe Platinum & Pink Gold Roman Numeral Two Tone Enamel Sector Dial Open Face “Omega- Form” Bow Ultra-Thin Pocket Watch Basic Dimensions & Specifications ⁃ ...
Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1960s Patek Philippe Platinum Floating Diamond Bar Motif Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
An Iconic & Limited Production for only 5 years: 1960s Patek Philippe Platinum "Floating Diamond Bar" Motif Set Bracelet watch Basic Dimensions & Specifications ⁃ 15.5mm Case Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch on Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique pendant watch on chain, powered by an 18-jewel nickel lever adjusted movement with a bimetallic balance and flat spring, the watch with an ivory-colored dial & painted black ...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company / Shreve and Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wristwatch / Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 DIMENSIONS: Len...
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Gold-filled
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 34mm MOVE...
Gold-filled
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...
14k Gold
Ollendorff Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch From 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ollendorff Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 58mm X Width 10mm ...
J.E Caldwell 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds and Sapphires
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm MOVEME...
Gold
Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Audemars Piguet Unisex 25mm wrist watch. Features 18k white gold case and stainless steel replacement strap. Functioning manual wind movement and ultra-thin case. Bracelet f...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
14k Gold
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920's Watch 1.20ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-I Clarity Beautiful Blue French Cut Sapphires Platinum Case and Band Fits a 5.75 - 6 Inch Wrist 24 mm Wide Case 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Movado 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch from 1920's with Original Dial
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 4...
LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
18k Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware. Series 1, produced between 1989 and 1991. In light of Ch...
Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler's 1980's version of a 1940's suit complete with faux fur stone marten held by a golden fox head. Cut in soft wool crepe with severely pinched waist, full hip peplum an...
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe ref 600 Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Patek Philippe reference 600 Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, 18 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original and Mint condition Silve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters case accented with black enamel. The round watch features a classic dial with Roma...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Cartier rectangular stainless steel case with silver dial, stainless steel bezel, and date window at 3 o'clock Condition: Worn - Excellent (minor signs of wear). Stainless s...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter measured without the crown. The pocket watch can...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M. Platinum case set with Old cut Diamonds. Hand Engraved design work on the case sid...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Covered Lug Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, made exclusively for the American Market, 36 M.M X 20 M.M 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case with covered lugs. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
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