Important Collector's Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Nov 11, 2007
LOT 220
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond "Tortue" Cartier, Paris, No. 11140/15248, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc. Made circa 1915. Very fine and very rare, Art Deco, tonneau-shaped, platinum, 18K yellow gold and rose-cut diamond-set lady's wristwatch with an 18K white gold fine mesh bracelet.
CHF 27,000 - 32,000
EUR 16,000 - 20,000 / USD 23,000 - 27,000
Sold: CHF 30,680
C. Two-body, tonneau-shaped, solid, polished, the bezel, lugs and bracelet terminals set with rose-cut diamonds, yellow gold back with 4 screws in the band. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, case numbered by Cartier, the movement signed E.W. & C. Co., Inc. Dim. 23 x 29 mm. Thickness 6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-30-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Alterations HANDS Original |