Buttonhole watch: extremely rare buttonhole watch in 18K gold with diamond and ruby setting, punched "bté s.g.d.g H.R" No. 25172, probably Tiffany ca. 1900
Ca. Ø23mm, bezel ca. Ø11.5mm, ca. 13.5g, 18K pink gold, bezel alternately set with diamonds and rubies, cylinder escapement, white enamel dial with blue numerals and red 12 in perfect condition, in working order, cleaning recommended. The gold version of buttonhole watches, additionally set with gems, is extremely rare. An identical watch, also stamped "bté s.g.d.g H.R" No.23018, was sold at Koller Auctions in 2007. This watch was still in its original box, signed Tiffany & Co, estimated price 8,000/ 12,000 Swiss Francs (source: https://www.cortrie.de/go/XKE).
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Ca. Ø23mm, bezel ca. Ø11.5mm, ca. 13.5g, 18K pink gold, bezel alternately set with diamonds and rubies, cylinder escapement, white enamel dial with blue numerals and red 12 in perfect condition, in working order, cleaning recommended. The gold version of buttonhole watches, additionally set with gems, is extremely rare. An identical watch, also stamped "bté s.g.d.g H.R" No.23018, was sold at Koller Auctions in 2007. This watch was still in its original box, signed Tiffany & Co, estimated price 8,000/ 12,000 Swiss Francs (source: https://www.cortrie.de/go/XKE).
