VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS. Bracelet watch in 750 thousandths pink gold and 850 thousandths platinum, rectangular case highlighted with twenty-six 8/8-cut diamonds and twenty-eight calibrated rubies or red stones (minor chips), gilt dial with Arabic numerals, semi-rigid, gadrooned bracelet for wrist adjustment. Hand-wound mechanical movement (to be overhauled). Dial signed and caseback no. 9199. French M.O.: partiel K. Circa 1940. Case size : 15 x 12 mm Gross weight : 42 g All watches were function-tested at the time of writing. Except for the mention of a mechanism "to be overhauled", the watches were functional. However, the accuracy of the movements is not guaranteed, nor is the operation of the watches beyond the date of sale.