Cocktail Watch Appraisal

Vintage Ladies' Cocktail Watch

This is a vintage ladies' cocktail watch, likely dating from the mid-20th century, possibly 1940s-1960s, given its delicate and decorative design. The watch features a small, round silver-toned dial with hour markers that appear to be a mix of Arabic numerals (at 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock) and possibly dots or small indices for the other hours, although this is not entirely clear from the image. The hands are slender and silver-toned. The watch case itself is relatively small and rounded, set within an ornate, silver-toned metal surround that extends into the bracelet. The prominent features of this watch are the decorative flourishes on either side of the watch face. These appear to be scrollwork or stylized floral designs, possibly accented with small, clear stones (simulated diamonds or crystal) that add a sparkling effect. The bracelet is a flexible expansion or link style, also in a silver tone, with slender elongated rectangular links. It has a slightly stretched or worn appearance. The overall metal finish is consistent, suggesting it might be white gold-filled, sterling silver, or a chrome-plated base metal. The size indicates it's designed for a petite wrist. There are no clear manufacturer's marks visible in the image. The dial is somewhat aged, showing a slightly dulled or patinated appearance, and there might be some minor surface scratches on the crystal, though a close inspection would be needed to confirm. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of mass-produced jewelry watches of its era, aiming for elegance and sparkle rather than high horological precision. The specific brand mentioned as context, 'Zodiac,' is known for wristwatches, but without a visible dial or case back marking, it's not possible to definitively attribute this watch to Zodiac.