Bidspirit auction | Antique Art Deco Dione Watch

Antique Art Deco Dione Watch Co. 15 Jewel 14kt Gold Filled Ladies Wristwatch - An Art Deco-period ladies' wristwatch by the Dione Watch Co. The timepiece features a manual wind mechanical movement, with the movement bridge signed Dione Watch Co., Fifteen 15 Jewels, Two 2 ADJTS, and SWISS. The case is constructed of 14kt yellow gold filled metal. The interior of the case back is marked Premo W.C. Co., WARRANTED 14 KT GOLD FILLED 25 YEARS, and includes hand-scratched jeweler's marks 5111 and 2733. The champagne-tone dial is decorated with an engine-turned central shield motif and black Arabic numeral hour markers; the dial is signed DIONE and SWISS below the 6 o'clock position. The watch is equipped with a mesh metal bracelet featuring a fold-over clasp marked LUSTERN QUALITY, PATENT 1.636.646, and WRISTACRAT. According to provided information, the movement runs. Case diameter: 22mm (excluding crown) Lug-to-lug length: 33mm. The watch is in vintage condition and is reported to be in running order. The dial shows heavy oxidation and a darkened patina across the surface. The gold-filled case exhibits moderate surface wear, scratches, and visible brassing on high points consistent with age and use. The mesh bracelet shows signs of wear and surface oxidation.