Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 09, 2009
LOT 136
Cartier Yellow Gold Keyless Pendant Watch Cartier, France. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold keyless pendant watch, set in a U.S. 20 dollar coin dated 1898.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
CHF 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000
C. Double cased, coin opening with a slide-piece concealed in the band, two-body hinged inner case. D. off-white with painted radial Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 ''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Movement signed: European Watch Co. Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |