French yellow and white gold, diamond pendant watch Circa 1990

Gold lady’s watch with an integral chain.
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An elegant French 18K yellow and white gold, diamond pendant watch, circa 1990. With an integral 18K yellow and white gold chain. A solid, polished case, snap-on case back, rounded bezel and bow set with diamonds, cabochon diamond-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. White enamel dial with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII and blued steel epee hands. Rhodium-plated movement, Geneva striping decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Diameter: 26 mm
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Signed: Cartier  Paris (Swiss made)
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Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier. He was born in 1810. In 1847 Louis-François was able to take over the jewellery shop of his teacher Adolphe Picard at 31 Rue de Montorgueuil, Paris. It is a French jewellery house specializing in making very luxurious jewellery such as rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and watches.