Estate 14K Solid Gold Altair Ladies Diamond Hidden Dial Bracelet Watch 1940's

Estate 1940's Retro era the ultimate Grand Altair 14K solid Gold Ladies Wrist Watch. These very highly sought after and rare types of watches was a merge of Haute Joaillerie (High Jewelry) and Haute Horlogerie (High Watchmaking) and known as the "Secret Watch". The showstopper of this piece is the "The Master of Disguise" lid featuring 20 high quality, earth mined genuine round cut glistening single cut Diamonds. Each Diamond is individually set with perfect symmetry. The 1940s Diamonds were of transitional cut and they produce broader flashes of rainbow light. The combined weight of the Diamonds is .75 carats. Super secured clasp with safety chain. The timepiece is a Swiss made Altair Incabloc mechanical watch all original with a tropical dial, gold hand applied indexes, hands and numbers with 17 jewel in great working condition. This watch is hallmarked 14K yellow gold on the back case and has been checked by a GIA certified and a Timepiece professional for authenticity of watch, metal and gemstones. *Note: Lid opens and closes manually fine but the side spring will need to be replaced at a jeweler for the lid to snap back and forth and remain closed. 32.8 grams total weight including tiny movement Watch has 2 wearable Lengths: 6” and a little bit over 6” In good pre-owned condition A828 - 4500