Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 595
CARTIER JUMP-HOUR DRESS WATCH Cartier, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., No. 216123. Made for the American market, circa 1925. Fine 14k pink gold, keyless dress watch with jumping digital hours.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 28,750
C. Two-body, solid, polished. D. Matte silver engine-turned with rayons de soleil, black painted Arabic fi ve- minute numerals, outer minute track, aperture for the jumping hours. Blued steel single arrow hand. M. 16"', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with eight adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed E.W & C. Co. Inc., case signed A.W.C. & Co. Diam. 46 mm. Property of an Italian collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |