Designed as a snake, the highly articulated body composed of gold scale motif links, the head and tail pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes accented with cabochon rubies, the head opening to reveal a watch with Roman numerals, signed Bulgari, the dial signed Movado and Bulgari, Italian assay marks, mechanical movement, pouch signed Bulgari.

Cf.: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Milano, 2007, pg. 249 for an illustration of a similar bracelet-watch by Bulgari.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Mechanical movement not in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Bracelet signed Bulgari, dial signed Bulgari and Movado. Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in white and yellow gold. Rubies of medium strong saturation, good condition. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats, on average G-H colour and VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 202 grams.
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