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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 234

Cartier, Paris, ?Bracelet montre Amande?, No. 18099/25611. Entered in the register on January 7, 1927. Very fine and rare, octagonal, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with a platinum and diamonds covered bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 17,000 / USD 18,000 - 23,000

Sold: CHF 87,320

C. Two-boby, rectangular shaped, case band with screws, bezel framed with round diamonds in a geometrically accented border, each side of which is enhanced with a baguette cut diamond, bracelet entirely diamonds set, in total 256 diamonds. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 5 1/2"' , signed European Watch & Clock Co, oval shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered and hallmarked on the case. Dim. 13 x 27 mm. Thickness 6 mm. From ?The Collection?


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-9-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

At the time of its creation, this model was called "Amande" and later became "Rectangle à Pans Coupés".