Lesse & Sons Art Deco Diamond, Ruby, Platinum Covered Dial Watch
Case: 26 x 19 mm, tonneau, platinum, hinged snapback, diamond and ruby-set covered dial, L76976
Dial: White, silver-tone dot, square, and deltoid hour markers, silver-tone Lozenge hour and minute hands
Movement: Manual, 17 jewels, unadjusted, A1238
Bracelet: Diamond and ruby-set platinum bracelet, box clasp, 6-1/2 inches
Stones: Calibré-cut rubies; marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats; European-cut and full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.50 carats
Marked: S. Lesse & Sons (movement); for Lesse & Sons (caseback); Scott Jenson (dial)
Gross Weight: 34.30 grams
Note: Watch is not currently in running order
Condition Report:
Diamonds: Avg Color: G-H-I, Avg Clarity: SI, Shape(s): Marquise, European-cut, Full-cut, Count: 100+
Colored Gems: Types(s): Rubies, Shape(s): Calibré-cut, Count: 1 - 25, Avg Quality: Good
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: A diamond and ruby-set platinum, covered dial watch, manufactured by S. Lesse & Sons of Philadelphia, PA, as marked inside the caseback and on the movement. The cover releases from the bracelet at 6 o’clock, revealing a white dial signed "Scott Jenson" beneath. A central marquise-shaped diamond commands the cover, framed by full and European-cut diamonds that continue along the lugs and extend the bracelet's length in a continuous ribbon. Calibré-cut rubies introduce vivid contrast within the geometric composition. The bracelet is completed with a dual push-button box clasp secured by a fold-under latch for added safety. The watch winds, sets, and starts to run at the time of cataloging, but only operates for a few seconds; service is required.
