RARE Vintage Gold Chatelaine Watch Necklace, by Boucheron
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- $18,900.00 USD
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- $18,900.00 USD
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This watch stopped us in our tracks.
This vintage Boucheron chatelaine watch is beautifully made, designed not just to tell time but also to be worn as jewelry. It hangs from a multi-strand gold chain and is styled as a necklace. The piece is refined, clever, and distinctly French! But wait - double or triple the chain and she can be worn as a bracelet watch too! Truly, so many ways to enjoy her 0 and why would you not? She is beyond stunning.
The rectangular gold watch case has sharp fluted edges and a minimalist dial signed Boucheron, showing the brand’s skill in clean, architectural design. The watch blends smoothly into the jewelry, staying functional but understated. A gold tassel with a cabochon onyx hangs below, adding movement and whimsy.
Chatelaine watches first appeared in the late 19th century, when women wore their timepieces on chains at the waist or bodice. By the mid-20th century, Boucheron and others transformed the idea into these elegant jewel-watches—meant to be shown off as a mark of taste, not just for keeping time. This one is such a perfect example of that evolution.
Whether you wear it long and layered or solo as shown, it feels so fresh and modern, even though it’s vintage. These jewel-watch hybrids are getting harder and harder to find—especially from Boucheron, and in such gorgeous, wearable condition!
A rare and highly collectible design that brings together watchmaking, fine jewelry, and that effortless French style we just adore.
About Boucheron
Founded in Paris in 1858, Boucheron is one of the oldest and most revered jewelry houses in France. Frédéric Boucheron was known for pushing design forward—embracing light, movement, and architectural form at a time when jewelry was often rigid and overly ornamental. In 1893, Boucheron became the first jeweler to open a boutique on Place Vendôme, cementing the house’s reputation as a leader in Parisian luxury.
In the late 19th and 20th centuries, Boucheron became well known for its jewel-watches, which combined watchmaking with high jewelry. Instead of seeing watches as only practical items, the house included them in necklaces, bracelets, and chatelaine designs, making timepieces that were meant to be both seen and admired.
Today, collectors prize vintage Boucheron jewel-watches for their careful craftsmanship, subtle elegance, and clear French style. Watches like this chatelaine model show the house’s best qualities: they are clever, luxurious, and timeless.
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18kt Yellow Gold
- 20" in length
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Face Measures: 33.85mm L x 21.45mm W
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Swiss Hallmarks
- .44ctw Diamonds are estimated to be G/H colors & VVS/VS1 clarities. GIA Standards
- 81 Grams
Please see qualitative report for more information.
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