Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 218

Couteau Cartier, No. 31093, the movement by EuropeanWatch & Clock Co., Inc. The case with London import marks for 1938-1939. Very fine, extra-slim, 18K yellow gold hunting-cased, keyless dress watch. C. Two-body, "couteau", polished. D. Matte silver, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Signed European Watch and Clock Co., Inc., Swiss", 18''', rhodium plated, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, case stamped with LS stamp. Diam. 50 mm. Thickness 4 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 4,500 - 5,700

C. Two-body, "couteau", polished. D. Matte silver, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Signed European Watch and Clock Co., Inc., Swiss", 18''', rhodium plated, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, case stamped with LS stamp. Diam. 50 mm. Thickness 4 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The case is of unusual construction: the movement is housed in an adapter ring whose top portion forms the bezel. The thickness of the movement is only 2 mm.