{"product_id":"by-appointment-french-potens-prima-paste-set-watch-bracelet-retro-c-1935-1945","title":"By Appointment | French Potens Prima Paste-Set Watch Bracelet (Retro, c. 1935–1945)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorth opening.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch is easy to miss. Closed, the piece reads as an ornate jeweled bracelet, its paste-set cover giving little indication of what lies beneath. Lift the lid and a tiny dial appears, transforming the bracelet from adornment into timepiece. The reveal feels deliberate, as though checking the hour was intended to be a private act rather than a public display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced in France by Potens Prima, this gold filled watch bracelet conceals a 17-jewel mechanical movement beneath an ornate paste-set cover. The scrolling metalwork and densely set stones create the impression of a jewel first and a timepiece second, allowing the bracelet to stand on its own even when the watch remains unseen. Its substantial scale, richly detailed cover, and hidden dial capture the ingenuity and elegance that made these secret watch bracelets enduring favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Retro, c. 1935–1945\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gold Filled, Stainless Steel Watch Back\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 2 1\/4 inches by 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hidden watch bracelet \/ cocktail watch bracelet\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mode Déposé, Fond Acier Inoxydable; Potens Prima movement\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. All stones remain present, though some have darkened over time and no longer reflect light as brightly as others. The exterior presents beautifully, while the interior shows noticeable wear to the gold-filled finish consistent with years of use. Cover opens and closes properly. Watch is currently not running and is offered as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Equally compelling as a jewelry object and a conversation piece. Wear as a dramatic cuff-style bracelet and enjoy the hidden watch as an unexpected detail discovered only upon closer inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCurated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroStarr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66935969448240,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3004\/5488\/files\/ACS_1281.jpg?v=1781319438","url":"https:\/\/retrostarr.com\/products\/by-appointment-french-potens-prima-paste-set-watch-bracelet-retro-c-1935-1945","provider":"RetroStarr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}