Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 22

Cartier ? Silver Pendule Mystérieuse Prisme Cartier, Paris, Made circa 1980. Fine and rare, silver and rock crystal eight-day going mystery desk clock. Accompanied by the original Cartier leather covered fitted box.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,300 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 10,000

C. Rectangular fluted with glazed back, the top part with two rock crystal prisms. D. White with black Roman numerals, painted in mirror image. Black épée hands. M. Rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and dial signed. Dim. 95 x 60 x 57 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The dial of this clock can only be seen from a certain angle. From the back, the clock does not appear.