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Bueche Girod Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl, . Gold Watch, circa 1970. ...
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Description
Bueche Girod Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl,Gold Watch, circa 1970
Case: 31 x 27 mm, oval, 18k white and yellow gold,
snapback, diamond set bezel, mineral crystal, 9801 40793
Dial: Mother-of pearl, gold-tone Dauphine hands
Movement: Manual
Bracelet: Diamond and 18k gold lattice bracelet,
push-button hidden box clasp with figure eight
latch, 6-7/8 inches
Stones: Full-cut diamonds weighing a total of
approximately 4.50 carats
Marked: Bueche Girod (dial)
Gross Weight: 71.20 grams
Note: Watch is currently in running order
Condition Report*:
Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Full-cut
Count: 51 - 75
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Bueche Girod 18k white and yellow gold lady’s wristwatch, circa 1970, with a mother-of-pearl dial and diamond-set bezel and bracelet. The design features a wide openwork lattice bracelet in textured and polished yellow gold, inset with eighteen full-cut diamonds. At its center, an oval-shaped white mother-of-pearl dial offers a soft iridescence, signed "Bueche Girod," and is elegantly framed by two concentric rows of full-cut diamonds set in white gold. The hidden push-button box clasp completes the watch, with a figure eight latch on one side, and mountings on the other side where a second latch has since been lost to time. It is in good overall condition, with crisp detailing and typical signs of wear consistent with age. A few diamonds display nicks and abrasions, and the piece retains its vintage charm and luxurious presence.
Bueche Girod: Bueche Girod was a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1947 by Vital Bueche and Edwige Girod in Biel/Bienne. Renowned for sculptural gold designs and mechanical precision, the brand supplied movements to elite names like Cartier and Universal Genève. Its signature style—gem-set bezels, tiger’s-eye dials, and bold case shapes—flourished in the 1960s and '70s. Though the brand disappeared in the 1980s during the quartz upheaval, its timepieces remain sought-after today for their rarity, craftsmanship, and quiet elegance. Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VS
Shape(s): Full-cut
Count: 51 - 75
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Bueche Girod 18k white and yellow gold lady’s wristwatch, circa 1970, with a mother-of-pearl dial and diamond-set bezel and bracelet. The design features a wide openwork lattice bracelet in textured and polished yellow gold, inset with eighteen full-cut diamonds. At its center, an oval-shaped white mother-of-pearl dial offers a soft iridescence, signed "Bueche Girod," and is elegantly framed by two concentric rows of full-cut diamonds set in white gold. The hidden push-button box clasp completes the watch, with a figure eight latch on one side, and mountings on the other side where a second latch has since been lost to time. It is in good overall condition, with crisp detailing and typical signs of wear consistent with age. A few diamonds display nicks and abrasions, and the piece retains its vintage charm and luxurious presence.
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Auction Info
2025 September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction #5572 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2025
29th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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