Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 403

Cartier, Paris, "Ellipse", "Automatic", 1970's. Fine and rare, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, sapphire-set winding crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 3/4"', signed Cartier, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.


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A similar watch is published in "Le Temps de Cartier" by J. Barracca, G. Negretti and F. Nencini, page 288.