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ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY. We reserve the right to cancel all orders from international non-USA buyers. NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: In this listing we are presenting an Ornate and Rare Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch/Bangle/Bracelet from Longines Watch Co. with Opal Gems. This appears to be a 1940s timepiece with customization at the jewelry store where it was sold catering to the customer’s demands. The purchaser obviously loved opals to have 9 pieces of the gem adorning the top cover. Although it is both a watch and a bangle bracelet, functionally it is more of a piece of jewelry with concealed top cover that can be flipped open to reveal the watch dial. In terms of vintage ladies cocktail watches from the 1930-1950s, it is scarce to find bangle designs and extremely rare to find one adorned with opal. Opal as a gem has the brilliance of multi-color rainbow refraction due to its silicate property that no other gem can match. The Longines watch itself has a caliber 510 hand winding movement made in an era where Longines Watch Co. dominated as a precision watchmaking brand worldwide. Condition-wise the watch winds and runs but we cannot guarantee timekeeping accuracy or longevity as we don't know its service history. For any pre-owned watch we strongly recommend service if it’s intended for regular wear. PLEASE DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO MOISTURE OR DIP IT IN WATER AS IT IS NOT ASSUMED TO BE WATER RESISTANT. Cosmetically the watch is in good condition where there is no major defect to its condition. Being a customized piece of vintage jewelry from the 1940s there is a lot of hand done work that gives it that unique piece feel. The opals are all intact and the front watch cover is well-hinged with good flipping action. The bangle hinge and clasp and safety clasp are all working well. There is a little bit of scratch on the Longines text on the dial and some scratches on the crystal. It will fit up to 6.8” inches. Total weight is 28.8 grams. The widest point of the front cover is 17mm. PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. We reserve the right to cancel all orders from international non-USA buyers. RETURN THERE WILL BE NO RETURN FOR ANY WATCH THAT HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY EBAY AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM. ALL SALES FINAL ONCE THE WATCH HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY EBAY AUTHENTCITY GUARANTEE PROGRAM. For more about eBay's Authenticity Guarantee Program please check: https://pages.ebay.com/authenticity-guarantee/ CONTACT Please don't hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything!