Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 9
Bank Note Clip Cartier/Pery Watch Co. No 7816, circa 1940. Fine and unusual, 14K pink gold bank note clip with watch and concealed dial.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,700 - 3,500 / CHF 4,100 - 5,200
Sold: USD 6,600
C. Wire body, the rotating watch may be concealed at will in the cylinder, two black enamel stripes. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 4''', baguette, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial signed, clip and case numbered, movement signed Pery Watch Co. Inc. Dim. 55 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
For a similar example but cased in a pen, see Le temps de
Cartier by Jader and Barracca, p. 217.