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14K Gold Baume & Mercier Lady's Wristwatch

Partially verified

This lady's mechanical wristwatch is constructed from 14K gold, featuring a gold case and an integrated bracelet with a textured, organic surface design. The watch is signed by the manufacturer, Baume & Mercier, and is identified as Swiss made. The round dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers and two black hands. According to the auction documentation, both the watch head and the integrated bracelet are marked as 14K gold. The total weight of the piece is reported as 48.9 pennyweights, equivalent to 76 grams. The face diameter of the watch is measured at 0.75 inches, and the total length is 7.75 inches. The movement is specified as mechanical in nature. The object is presented as originating from a home in Brooklyn, New York, and its current condition is described by the auction house as generally very good.

Full view of the 14K gold Baume & Mercier lady's mechanical wristwatch with textured bracelet.
Full view of the 14K gold Baume & Mercier lady's mechanical wristwatch with textured bracelet. — World Auction Gallery (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mechanical wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Baume & Mercier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
231
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Materials

The watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a distinctive aesthetic characterized by a heavily textured surface that covers both the circular case and the integrated, multi-link bracelet.

The dial is simple in execution, providing a visual contrast to the ornate case. It features black Roman numeral indices for the hour markers, complemented by two black hands for the display of hours and minutes. The manufacturer's branding, including the signature phi symbol, is centered on the dial above the central pivot point.

Evidence for this section
  • “Please Note that the Watch and Bracelet are Fully Marked 14k.”

Signatures and Identification

The timepiece is branded as a product of Baume & Mercier. The dial bears the text 'Baume & Mercier' accompanied by the company's characteristic Phi emblem, positioned below the twelve o'clock marker. The word 'Swiss' is printed at the base of the dial, confirming the geographical origin of the timepiece.

The auction listing confirms that the 14K gold content is verified by markings present on both the watch head and the accompanying bracelet. No further serial numbers or reference codes are mentioned in the documentation provided by the auctioneer.

Evidence for this section
  • “Authentic 14K Gold Baum & Mercier Swiss Made Mechanical Lady's Watch.”
  • “Please Note that the Watch and Bracelet are Fully Marked 14k.”

Dimensions and Condition

The watch measures approximately 0.75 inches in diameter at the face, with an overall length of 7.75 inches. The gross weight of the complete object is recorded as 48.9 pennyweights, or 76 grams. The provenance is cited as a private collection from a home in Brooklyn, New York.

Regarding condition, the auction description reports that the object is generally in very good condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Condition: Generally Very Good.”
  • “We Cannot Guarantee the Workability or Mechanism of Any Old or Vintage Watches or Clocks.”
  • “From a Brooklyn, NY Home.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific model or production period for this 14K gold Baume & Mercier design?
  • Does the movement contain any internal markings or manufacturer serial numbers that were not captured in the external auction photography?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 14K Gold Baume & Mercier Lady's Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Material14K gold“14K Gold Baum & Mercier Swiss Mechanical Watch”
OriginSwiss“Swiss Made Mechanical Lady's Watch”
Markings14k“Please Note that the Watch and Bracelet are Fully Marked 14k.”
Weight48.9dwt / 76g“Gross Weight: 48.9dwt / 76g.”
Face Diameter0.75 inches“Face Dia- 0.75”
Total Length7.75 inches“L- 7.75”
ProvenanceBrooklyn, NY“From a Brooklyn, NY Home.”

Visible details

  • Textured organic or bark-like finish on the case and bracelet
  • Round cream or champagne-colored dial with black Roman numerals
  • Integrated bracelet design with a clasp
  • Dial bears the Phi symbol associated with the manufacturer

Research qualifications

  • The auction house explicitly disclaims any guarantee regarding the workability or the current functional status of the mechanical movement
  • The specific manufacturing date and model name are not provided in the source documentation

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

14K Gold Baum & Mercier Swiss Mechanical Watch

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 714c9e9b2c

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