Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 463

European Watch & Clock Co Cartier / European Watch & Clock Co., Case No. 420171, 1155. Movement No. 420474. Made in the 1930s. A fine and rare 18K gold square hinged case wristwatch with contemporary gold-plated Cartier buckle.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600 / CHF 1,800 - 2,300

C. Two-body, polished, hinged numbered reverse, canted shoulders, raised hand bevel?cut glass., cabochon-set winding crown. D. Off-white with black Roman numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18.5mm, rhodium-plated with fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, steel Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator. Case numbered, dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Dim. 22 mm x 30 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3-10**

Good

Patinated

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-18-01

Good

Spotted

HANDS Original