sterling silver case: a scalloped floral bezel, like frozen petals guarding the crystal, adorned with pavé-set rhinestones (or possibly low-grade marcasites, those twinkling pyrite cousins) that catch the light like distant constellations. Crafted in solid sterling (hallmarked "Sterling" on the back, with that faint "C" or "CO" possibly denoting the casemaker), it's both functional (as a secure drop-chain) and fiercely ornamental, transforming the watch from mere tool to talisman.
From the movement's open heart—those intricate bridges, the ruby jewels winking like hidden eyes—to the case back's worn patina, every facet whispers of hand-assembly in a Swiss atelier, then shipped across the Atlantic for Gotham's branding. It's not a high-volume Hamilton or Waltham, but a niche charmer, produced in limited runs for the burgeoning ladies' market. Note the date code "2-20-9" (likely February 20, 1929, or a serial variant) and "RS11 AF11 BB 23861," which align with Gotham's antimagnetic, unadjusted specs from the late '20s—reliable for daily wear, yet poetic in its imperfections.
Sterling Silver. Total weight of watch movement, Sterling Silver Case and Pendent 21grams
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