Vintage Roundabout 9 CT Gold Watch Floral Brooch, 1968

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Step back in time with the exquisite Vintage Roundabout 9 CT Gold Watch Floral Brooch from 1968, a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. This remarkable piece, created by the esteemed ROTARY brand, seamlessly combines the elegance of a brooch with the functionality of a timepiece. Featuring a manual wind 21 jewelled Swiss movement, the watch boasts an oval champagne dial subtly adorned with a small garnet embellishment. The lower part of the watch gracefully transitions into a stunning gold garnet flower, which forms part of a larger bouquet design comprised of seven deep red garnet gemstones, meticulously crafted to resemble individual flowers. The 9ct gold bouquet is intricately detailed, capturing the delicate beauty of leaves and petals, and is securely fastened with a gold pin on the back. This unique piece, weighing approximately 12 grams and measuring around 62mm in length, comes complete with its original Roundabout box and guarantee card from 1969, and is hallmarked on both the watch face and the back of the brooch. Despite minor scratches that bear witness to its storied past, this brooch remains in full working condition, making it an exceptional gift for those who cherish rare and timeless jewellery pieces. Presenting a stunning and truly unique vintage Roundabout 9ct Gold Watch Floral Brooch from circa 1968. Crafted by an award-winning worldwide brand of classic timepieces, this brooch features a manual wind 21 jewelled Swiss movement and an oval champagne dial with a small garnet embellishment on the watch case. The lower part of the watch is adorned with a beautiful gold garnet flower that connects to the main bouquet design, consisting of seven deep red garnet gemstones delicately designed as individual flowers. Made from 9ct gold, the bouquet is finely detailed, including the leaves and petals of the flowers, and is securely fastened with a gold pin on the back. This exquisite piece comes with its original Roundabout box and guarantee card from 1969 and is hallmarked on both the right side of the watch face and on the back of the brooch. Weighing approximately 12 grams, it measures around 62mm in length (from the top of the watch case to the end of the bouquet) and the brooch itself is 50mm in length and 30mm in width. While showing some minor scratches due to its age, it is in full working condition and will make an excellent gift for someone who admires rare and timeless jewellery pieces. Creator: ROTARY Case Material: Gold Stone: Garnet Stone Cut: Oval Cut Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Place of Origin: Europe Period: 1960-1969 Date of Manufacture: 1968 Condition: Good