Navajo Joe Yazzie VTG Mens‎ Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Excelle Watch 125.7 g

Made by Navajo Artist Joe Yazzie this vintage watch cuff is a remarkable piece of Southwestern artistry, showcasing six natural turquoise stones set in serrated bezels, accented by intricate hand-stamped geometric patterns and scalloped fan details. The interior of the cuff bears a distinct artisan hallmark, making this a unique mid-century statement piece 1970s era.  A heavy cluster or shadowbox style typical of Southwestern and Navajo jewelry, characterized by ornate silverwork around set stones.  Fully functional Excelle 17 Jewels Selfwinding watch head mounted on a heavy handcrafted sterling silver cuff bracelet. This vintage timepiece features a day-date complication and a silver-tone dial with baton markers. indigenous jewelry craftsmanship. The Excelle 17-jewel self-winding watch was a brand by Elgin that produced mechanical watches during the 1960s and 1970s.  • Weight:125.7 grams • Cuff Width: 37.4mm • Inside Cuff Circumference: Approximately 7.5 • Watch Face: 35mm Wide • Turquoise Stones: 12mm x 9mm, 10mm x 7mm, 9mm x 6mm • I've had this stored for over 20 years  Native American Artist: Joe Yazzie Movement: 17 Jewels Selfwinding (Automatic) Metal: Sterling Silver Cuff Stone: Natural Turquoise Style: Southwestern Cuff Watch Features: Day-Date Window, Hand-Stamped Patterns Hallmark: Artisan Symbol on Interior Dial Color: Silver Case Shape: Tonneau / Cushion Jewelry Type: Native American Band Type: Open Cuff Bracelet Occasion: Statement / Southwestern / Western