15 Baume & Mercier A very unusual and eclectic, brooch and wristwatch in pink gold, with car-shaped case and ornated with a red color stone.
Estimate: € 6.000 – 12.000
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| model | Brooch & wristwatch |
|---|---|
| year | 1940 |
| case material | 18K pink gold |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, jewelled |
| dimension | 20mm width x 42mm length |
| signed | Dial and movement |
This creation from Baume & Mercier is an imaginative objet d’art that seamlessly fuses horology with sculpture and whimsy. Crafted in warm 18k pink gold, this piece transforms from a brooch into a wristwatch and takes the form of a stylized 1930s racing automobile. The casework is intricate and deeply evocative, with every curve of the car body executed with sculptural precision. The wheels, fenders, headlights — even a ruby cabochon "taillight" — are rendered with care. At its heart lies a tonneau-shaped watch dial, bearing the Baume & Mercier signature and Swiss hallmark, discreetly tucked into the car’s body like a hidden treasure. The clever design allows the watch module to be completely removed from its frame, transforming it from a playful accessory into a wearable conversation piece on the wrist. This is not merely a watch, but a testament to an era when manufacturers were not afraid to push boundaries, mechanically, artistically, and culturally. Watches like this are seldom seen on the market, and even more rarely in such well-preserved and fully functional condition.
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