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Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom
$1,850
£1,417.80
€1,629.51
CA$2,598.42
A$2,908.11
CHF 1,522.29
MX$35,328.23
NOK 19,329.21
SEK 18,240.42
DKK 12,159.04
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Engraved 14k Gold Art Deco Genève Wristwatch, Dated 1931 — A Timeless Heirloom
A rare surviving artifact of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this exquisite Genève wristwatch is housed in a hand-engraved 14k yellow gold case, exemplifying the refined geometry and ornamental detail of the Art Deco era. The dial is a study in period design — with stylized Arabic numerals, a guilloché-style central field, and heat-blued hands sweeping over a clean white face. A subsidiary seconds register rests at 6 o’clock for added functionality and balance.
What truly sets this piece apart is its engraved caseback: "To Bill, From Dad, 3-14-31" — a deeply personal inscription that roots this watch in American familial tradition and highlights its authenticity as a gifted timepiece from the early Depression era.
Manual-wind Swiss movement. Recently fitted with a new genuine leather strap, this historic watch is both wearable and collectible. Whether you're a vintage enthusiast or a connoisseur of sentimental treasures, this piece offers character, beauty, and irreplaceable provenance in one elegant package.
- Creator:Geneve
- Case Material:
- Case Shape:Rectangle
- Case Dimensions:Width: 0.99 in (25 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930's
- Condition:Repaired: Recently service by a master watchmaker in Los Angeles. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Wailea, HI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU990126820772
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