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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 566
Cartier, Paris, circa 1910. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, sapphire-set keyless slim purse watch.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
EUR 9,000 - 11,000 / USD 7,700 - 9,500
C. Three-piece, wide front bezel covered with dark blue translucent enamel over sunburst engine-turning, white enamel frame, back en suite centered with circular cartouche with white enamel initials, six sapphire-set knobs on the polished band, one of which is the winding crown. D. Silver, painted Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, engine-turned center. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 38 mm. (17???), frosted gilt, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement and case, case stamped also with French guarantee marks. Diam. 48 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 |