Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 537
CARTIER YELLOW GOLD TORTUE LADY?S WRISTWATCH Cartier Paris, No. 12957/18210, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Made in the 1920s. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with yellow metal clasp.
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
USD 4,300 - 8,500 / EUR 3,300 - 6,500
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, double central lugs, sapphire set winding-crown, back secured by four screws in the band. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10 "` signed E.W. & C. Co. Inc., rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim.25 x 34 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm. Property of the family of Louis Cartier
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |