Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 5
Montre de Bureau Cartier/European Watch & Clock Co., No. 1189. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, silver and jade 8-day going square desk clock. Accompanied by the original Cartier fitted box.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / CHF 2,300 - 3,500
Sold: USD 4,200
C. Square, jade surrounded by silver case. D. Champagne, engine-turned, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous hands. M. 53 mm., 15 jewels, 3 adjustments, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, movement and case numbered. Dim. 9.6 cm square.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-19-24-06 |
Good Dent(s) Slightly chipped HANDS Partially replaced |