Ladies Omega Gold and Diamond-set Bracelet watch

Ladies Omega Gold and Diamond-set Bracelet watch.

A sophisticated jewellery watch with sparkling brilliant cut diamonds on the bezel with an intricated two-tone ‘Mokume gane’ brushed gold mesh bracelet made for Omega by the renowned Geneva manufacturer Gay Frères.
 
Brushed gold dial with baton hour indication, signed Omega, mechanical movement with manual winding, 
Clasp marked OWC for Omega Watch Company, Import marks for London 1962, 750/1000 gold and two makers marks for Gay Frères.
  
Gay Frères began making jewellery in Geneva in 1835, including chains for pocket watches and metal bracelets for wristwatches. Rolex was an early customer, and Gay Frères became a significant manufacturer, supplying inventively designed watch straps to major watch brands such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piquet and Jaeger LeCoultre.
Their artisanal jewellery from the sixties and seventies is very collectable and in high demand. In addition to their own brand, Guy Frères made intricate necklaces and cuffs for Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermes.
It remained a family business until Rolex purchased the company in 1998.
  
Mokume gane is a Japanese technique from the 17th century. It translates closely to “wood grain metal”. Metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain, and this effect is achieved by fusing different metals into a laminate.

Length approximately 175 mm, width 15 mm at the end of the bracelet and 20 mm in the middle.

This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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