Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 391
Cartier Paris, "Cabriolet", No. 09851, 1930's, produced in very few examples in two sizes. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
C. massive, polished, satined, top winder. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 6"' baguette, signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23x46 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Le Temps de
Cartier" by J. Barracca, G. Negretti, and F.
Nencini, page 205.