Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 581
Reversible Basculante Cartier, case No. 7856.Made in the 1930s. Very fine and very rare, unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with "cabriolet" system.
CHF 24,000 - 28,000
USD 22,000 - 26,000 / EUR 15,000 - 18,000
C. Four-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, rounded lugs with screws, inner band with 4 screws. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel épée hands. M. 5???, tonneau shaped, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, self compensating blued flat balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dial signed, case with Edmund Jaeger master hallmark, movement signed European Watch Co. Dim. 22 x 39 mm. Thickness 6 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |