Geneva Marcasite Style Quartz Bracelet Watch Appraisal

Geneva Marcasite-Style Quartz Bracelet Watch

This item is a Geneva brand women's bracelet watch, featuring an oval-shaped watch face encircled by an ornate bezel and integrated into a flexible bracelet. The watch displays a classic aesthetic, reminiscent of Art Deco or vintage designs often associated with marcasite jewelry. The material appears to be a silver-toned metal, possibly sterling silver or a silver-plated alloy, given the dark, faceted appearance of the embedded stones, which strongly resemble marcasite. The bezel around the watch face is intricately detailed with small, circular bezels holding these faceted 'marcasite' stones, providing a shimmering, antique look. The watch dial is white with Roman numeral hour markers (II, X, XI, XII are visible, with IV, V, VII, VIII, IX partially visible) and thin black hands for hours, minutes, and seconds. 'GENEVA' is printed below the twelve o'clock position, and 'Quartz' below the six o'clock position, indicating a battery-powered movement. The bracelet itself is composed of interconnected, stylized links, each intricately embellished with further 'marcasite' stones in various settings and patterns that evoke a floral or scroll-work motif. The overall construction suggests a robust yet decorative piece. Visible condition issues are minimal from the image; however, some of the 'marcasite' stones may show minor dulling or potential loss, which is common for this type of setting and material over time. The watch appears to be in wearable condition. The craftsmanship indicates a mass-produced item, though with careful attention to decorative detail, typical of many vintage-inspired fashion watches. The age is estimated to be late 20th century to early 21st century, given the 'Quartz' movement and Geneva branding, often found in affordable yet stylish timepieces.