Mother-of-pearl watch «Abalone»

Mother-of-pearl watch «Abalone»

Abalone, also known as paua, refers to the inside of the sea ear shell. Few materials shimmer so intensely: Depending on the light, this dial shifts between turquoise, green, blue, violet, and pink, and is crossed by dark, wavy lines. It looks like an oil slick on water. Since the shell's pattern forms naturally, this dial is truly one of a kind.

It is framed by a round, high-gloss black case with a wide bezel that makes the play of colors shine even more. Two gold-tone hands and the small “Quartz” inscription are understated. The back features the same gold-plated case back with integrated lugs as the stone watches in this series. Inside is a Japanese quartz movement. At approx. 31 mm in diameter, the Watches is slightly larger and suits any wrist.

The Watches is in honest vintage condition. The dial is well preserved. The gold-plated case back shows scratches and wear. The case has a small crack at 3 Watches by the crown. The black lizard-embossed leather strap is worn at the edges and is not original.

Brand/Model: Unsigned, vintage watch with abalone dial

Reference: –

Diameter: approx. 31 mm

Case: Black, round, high-gloss; gold-plated case back with integrated lugs, four screws

Strap: Black lizard-embossed leather strap

Movement: Japanese quartz movement

Dial: Abalone mother-of-pearl, gold-tone hands

Functions: Hours, minutes

Water resistance: Vintage (not tested)

Condition: Honest vintage condition. Dial well preserved, small crack in the case at 3 Watches, scratches and wear on the case back, strap worn at the edges.

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