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18 - BAUME & MERCIER Ellipse Ref. 17600/988 No.
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Description
BAUME & MERCIER Ellipse Ref. 17600/988 No. 1572056 Circa 1980 18k yellow gold (750) wristwatch with diamonds and mother-of-pearl Case: oval, bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, screw-down caseback, signed Dial: mirror-finished with mother-of-pearl inlays and diamond-set tracery motifs, signed Movement: quartz cal. BM9098, signed Strap: gold, with openwork links, signed clasp Length: approx. 16 cm Dimensions: 27 x 32 mm Gross weight: 66.70 g. An 18k yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond-set quartz wristwatch, with a gold bracelet featuring a branded clasp. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. Good overall condition. Case shows scratches on the back (visible signs of having been opened), as well as a few micro-scratches from wear. Dial well preserved. Bracelet shows visible stretching. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch is subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures. CONDITION REPORT: Movement running at the time of cataloguing. Good overall condition. Case with scratches to the caseback (visible marks from previous case openings) and light surface scratches consistent with normal wear. Well-preserved dial. Bracelet showing visible stretch. Please note that all watches are sold “as is”. No warranty is given regarding the working condition of the watch. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to have the water resistance checked by a qualified watchmaker. Any references to restoration, accidents or the state of preservation remain subject to the personal judgement of prospective buyers. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or accidents does not imply that the lot is free from defects. All lots may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and are approximate. 
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Auction time 07/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
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