Vintage Kingston 17 Jewels Hidden Watch Bamboo-Motif Bangle Bracelet

This is a vintage ladies' 'hidden' or 'secret' watch bracelet, featuring a textured gold-tone metal base with cream/white enamel detailing. The bracelet is designed with a nature-inspired faux-bamboo or organic rib motif, constructed from three parallel bands joined by vertical segments. The exterior metal shows an intentional textured finish with significant white enameling that displays age-related 'shabby chic' wear, where the enamel has thinned or chipped to reveal the gold-tone metal beneath. The centerpiece is a small, round mechanical timepiece with a textured gold bezel. The dial is marked 'Kingston' and '17 Jewels' in clear black lettering, featuring gold-tone dot indices and baton hands protected by a domed crystal. The movement is a manual-wind caliber, indicated by the crown at the three o'clock position. Stylistically, this piece reflects the mid-20th-century aesthetic (circa 1950s-1960s) when secret watches were popular for formal wear. The overall construction suggests a well-made costume jewelry piece or a gold-plated boutique item. Notable condition issues include heavy loss of the white enamel finish across the bamboo segments and light surface scratches on the acrylic crystal and metal housing.