Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 293
CARTIER ROCK CRYSTAL POCKET WATCH Cartier, Paris, European Watch and Clock Co. Made circa 1930. Very fine, rare and elegant 18K gold, enamel, platinum and diamond set rock-crystal dress pocket watch
USD 7,000 - 12,000
EUR 5,300 - 9,000 / CHF 7,300 - 13,000
Sold: USD 14,375
C. Rock crystal with diamond-set platinum band and platinum bow, yellow gold and black enamel bezel alternate Roman numerals and floral design. D. Two-tone silvered, engine-turned with outer minute track and inner five minute Arabic numerals on chapter ring. Blued steel "Oriental Cartier" hands. M. Cal. 15 ½ ?? European Watch and Clock Co., rhodiumplated with fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with eight adjustments, blued steel overcoil hairspring. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Diam. 49 mm. Thickness 6.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |