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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 176

"Tortue Or et Email" Cartier, France, No. 17558. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, 18K yellow gold and enamel wristwatch with a 18K yellow gold and enamel deployant clasp.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,300 / USD 4,200 - 5,800

Sold: CHF 6,490

C. Two-body, solid, polished, shaped, screws on the band to attach the case back, wide bezel with Art Deco enamel pattern, concave lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown. D. Matte silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, adjusted to 8 position, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc. Dim. 28 x 20 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-24-01

Very good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original