Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 355
CARTIER - TORTUE Cartier, No. 11897/22016, movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K gold period deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 2,375
C. Two-body, polished, concave lugs with screwed bars, back secured by four screws in the band, crown set with a cabochon sapphire. D. Matte silver with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., case numbered. Dim. 29 x 22.5 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |