Important Watches
Geneva, Mar 20, 2010
LOT 140
Cartier Minute Repeating Clock Cartier, France, No. 124486, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., France. Made circa 1910. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, 8-day going keyless desk clock.
CHF 7,500 - 9,000
USD 7,000 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 9,000
C. Rectangular, snakeskin-covered gilt-metal, sliding back cover, winding crown at the top, repeat button in the side, gilt-brass bezel. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Matte gilt, large going barrel, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, regulation disc in the backplate, centrifugal governor, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the button in the side of the case. Dial signed Cartier France, movement signed E.W & C. Co., France. Dim. 61 x 52 x 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |