Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 596
CARTIER PLATINUM DRESS WATCH Cartier, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., No. 15558/11696/70059/860061. Made circa 1925. Very fine, platinum and enamel, keyless dress watch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 4,300 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Three-body, polished, wide bezel, the case back with circular black champleve enamel monogram DBA. D. Silver, engine-turned, inner Roman chapter ring for the hours, outer minute track with Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Blued steel halberd hands. M. 16 ½???, rhodium plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed Cartier, movement signed E.W & C. Co. Inc. Diam. 46 mm. Property of an Italian collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |