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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

LOT 137

Cartier Paris "Tonneau", No. 16115, circa 1915. Very fine and rare early, tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

C. massive, polished, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 46 mm.


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A similar watch is published in "Le Temps de Cartier", page 54.