This watch stopped us in our tracks. A vintage Boucheron chatelaine watch on a multi-strand gold chain, worn as a necklace and designed as much to be admired as to tell time. Double or triple the chain and she becomes a bracelet watch too. So many ways to enjoy her, and why wouldn’t you?

The rectangular gold case has sharp fluted edges and a minimalist dial signed Boucheron, while a gold tassel with a cabochon onyx swings below for movement and whimsy. Chatelaine watches first appeared in the 19th century, worn on chains at the waist or bodice; by the mid-20th century, houses like Boucheron had turned the idea into jewel-watches like this one.

About Boucheron: founded in Paris in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, the house became the first jeweler on Place Vendôme in 1893 and has long been known for jewel-watches that marry watchmaking and high jewelry. Rare, collectible, and full of effortless French style.

18kt Yellow Gold
20″ in length
Face Measures: 33.85mm L x 21.45mm W
Swiss Hallmarks
.44ctw Diamonds are estimated to be G/H colors & VVS/VS1 clarities. GIA Standards
81 Grams
Diamonds are natural and Earth-mined

Please see qualitative report for more information.

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RARE Vintage Gold Chatelaine Watch Necklace, by Boucheron