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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 1992
LOT 106
Cartier, Paris, modèle déposé, made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and rock crystal, keyless "roulette" dress watch, in original red leather fitted box.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Two piece rock crystal, in gold mounting with gold bow. The movement framed with a gold rim engraved with the numbers of the gambling game "la boule" with a seed pearl running freely around. D. Mat silver with indexes. Blued steel "bâtons" hands. M. 8. 5"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the case. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
Notes
"Roulette" is the term used in the manufacturing records
to describe this type of watch.