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Rhodes ladies diamond bracelet watch

Partially verified

This Rhodes ladies wristwatch features a white gold case bordered by approximately 0.11 carats of diamonds in a ribbed setting, according to the source. The silver-colored dial presents applied bar hour markers and two central hands, with inscriptions reading 'Rhodes' and '17 JEWELS'. The auction house reports a manual-winding Calibre Förster 22 movement inside. The case measures 15 mm in diameter with a total height of 7.5 mm over the plexiglass crystal, and is fitted to an integrated or matching link bracelet with an expandable folding clasp.

Front view of the Rhodes diamond-set ladies bracelet watch
Front view of the Rhodes diamond-set ladies bracelet watch — Historia Auctionata. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies cocktail bracelet watch
Maker / attribution
Rhodes
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
1022
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established

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

Case and Gemstone Setting

The watch has a circular case measuring 15 mm in diameter, with an overall height of 7.5 mm measured over its plexiglass crystal. According to the auction listing, the case is composed of 750/000 white gold and features approximately 0.11 carats of diamonds in a ribbed setting.

Visual observation confirms a circular diamond-set bezel framing a small light-colored dial, alongside a fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “diameter 15mm”
  • “height over plexiglass 7,5mm”
  • “750/000 WG, total approx. 0,11ct. diamonds in a ribbed setting”
  • “Circular diamond-set bezel surrounding a small light-colored dial”
  • “Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock”

Dial and Inscriptions

The source describes a silver-colored dial with applied bar indexes. Visual observation reveals two central hands traversing the dial surface.

Visual inspection also shows scripted 'Rhodes' branding printed beneath the 12 o'clock position and the marking '17 JEWELS' across the lower portion of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “silverf. Dial with applied bar indexes”
  • “Dial marked with scripted 'Rhodes' branding and '17 JEWELS' across the lower portion”

Bracelet and Clasp Construction

The watch is fitted with a flexible metallic link bracelet displaying alternating cross-hatched textured and polished segments. The auction house characterizes the band as a 'fine link bracelet with fancy folding clasp'.

The source reports that the clasp allows an extension of approximately 2 cm, with a total length of approximately 18 cm (shortenable to approximately 16 cm). The total weight of the watch and bracelet is reported as approximately 21.8 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “Flexible metallic link bracelet with cross-hatched textured and polished segments”
  • “fine link bracelet with fancy folding clasp, this allows an extension of approx. 2cm”
  • “total length approx. 18cm ( to be shortened to approx. 16cm ), total weight approx. 21,8g”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks or fineness stamps are struck on the case back, interior case, or clasp to confirm the source-reported 750 white gold composition?
  • Does direct physical inspection of the movement confirm a Bernhard Förster Calibre 22 ebauche and clarify any maker signatures or jewel counts?
  • Are reference or serial numbers stamped inside the case back or on the exterior to trace the manufacturer or assembler of this Rhodes-branded watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rhodes ladies diamond bracelet watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material750/000 white gold“750/000 WG”
GemstonesApprox. 0.11 ct diamonds“total approx. 0,11ct. diamonds in a ribbed setting”
MovementManual winding Calibre Förster 22“manual winding Cal. Förster 22”
Case diameter15 mm“diameter 15mm”
Height7.5 mm over plexiglass“height over plexiglass 7,5mm”
Total weightApprox. 21.8 g“total weight approx. 21,8g”
Reported movement caliberManual winding Cal. Förster 22 (source text reads 'Cal. Förster 22')“manual winding Cal. Förster 22”
Reported operational statusRunning (unverified seller claim)“running”

Visible details

  • Circular diamond-set bezel surrounding a small light-colored dial
  • Dial marked with scripted 'Rhodes' branding and '17 JEWELS' across the lower portion
  • Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock
  • Flexible metallic link bracelet with cross-hatched textured and polished segments

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement and case back markings are not visible in the provided image
  • The source text exhibits character encoding corruption in the movement caliber name ('Cal. Förster 22')
  • Gold purity (750/000) and diamond weight (approx. 0.11 ct) are source-reported and unverified

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

Consulted source

Rhodes Ladies Bracelet Watch D - Aug 22, 2023 | Historia Auctionata In Berli

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7f42f013f4

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