Vintage Framor 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch with Integrated Fancy Link Bracelet
Jewelry Watch / Cocktail Type · Yellow Gold (Classic warm tone typically alloyed with copper and silver).
Purity: 18K (750 fineness) - Contains 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals.
Type
Jewelry Watch / Cocktail Type
Purity
18K (750 fineness) - Contains 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals.
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (Classic warm tone typically alloyed with copper and silver).
Weight
25-30 grams (including movements; estimated gold content is approximately 18-22 grams).
Description
A refined mid-century cocktail watch by Framor, featuring a petit round 18K yellow gold case nestled between intricate open-work floral lugs. The integrated bracelet carries an elegant textured finish that captures light beautifully across its undulating links, serving as a functional piece of jewelry as much as a timepiece.
Key Features
Mechanical hand-wound movement; ornate 'butterfly' style lugs; high-purity gold hallmark; era-specific brand typography.
Color & Finish
Rich deep yellow; mixture of high-polish bezel and textured/engraved link patterns with significant patina.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Usually found on the case back or the clasp; likely '750' and an Italian assay mark or 'Framor' trademark.
Dimensions Estimate
Case diameter approx. 18mm; bracelet length total approx. 17-18cm; fits a standard petite wrist.
Gemstones & Inlays
None visible; features a textured champagne dial and ornate open-work gold lugs.
Clasp & Closure
Typically a box clasp with a safety chain or fold-over security latch matching the bracelet style.
Chain & Links
Decorative interlocking fancy links with engraved horizontal pattern; integrated directly into the case lugs.
Craftsmanship Details
Hand-finished links with visible tool engraving; dainty movement fitting showing precision engineering of the period.
Authentication Indicators
The rich color hue is consistent with 18K Italian gold; the quality of the engraving on the links suggests hand-finishing.
Origin & Maker
Italy / Framor. Known as an Italian house specialising in diminutive gold cocktail watches.
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern / Retro period (circa 1950s-1960s). Decorative lugs indicate transition from Art Deco to Retro design.
Age Estimate
Circa 1955-1965 based on the dial font, lug design, and mechanical winding movement.
Cultural Significance
Represents the post-war boom in luxury manufacturing and the rise of Italian jewelry design as a global standard for 18K gold fashion.
Condition Notes
Good; shows expected surface scratches and moderate tarnishing/oxidization on the bracelet. Mechanical state unknown but crown is present.
Value Estimate
€1,200 - €1,800. Primarily driven by gold melt value plus a 20-30% premium for the artisan craftsmanship and brand.
Care & Maintenance
Keep away from moisture (not water-resistant). Clean with a soft gold polishing cloth; movement requires professional servicing every 5 years.
Similar Items
Vintage Omega, Longines, or Patek Philippe cocktail watches; though these typically carry significantly higher brand premiums.
Interesting Facts
Cocktail watches became popular when it was considered impolite for women to check the time during formal evening events; they were designed to look like bracelets.