Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
LOT 553
Cartier, Paris, No 23227/31814, Ref. 1493, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare tonneau shaped 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph and register, with its 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.
JPY 12,000,000 - 15,000,000
USD 80,000 - 100,000
C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11"', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. The sapphireset winding-crown is also for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim: 27 x 27 mm.
