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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 138
Montre Couteau Cartier, Paris, No. 4069/3548/3976. Made circa 1915. Very fine and elegant, very thin, 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless dress watch with a fine 18K gold and long enamel chain.
CHF 3,800 - 5,000
USD 3,800 - 5,000 / EUR 2,600 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 4,200
C. Three-body, knife-edge band, back cover with central red and white enamel geometric monogram, wide polished bezel. D. Matte silver, sunburst engine-turned with dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |