Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 599
CARTIER GOLD TRAVEL CLOCK Cartier, "8-Days", No. C431, the movement by Concord Watch Co., Swiss. Made circa 1915. Fine, solid 14K yellow gold, 8-day going, folding travel clock.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,200 - 5,300 / EUR 2,500 - 4,200
C. Six-body, polished, folding case, the base cover with white champleve enamel monogram "E.R.S.", reeded bezel within a gold hinged plate. Hinged gilt metal cuvette. D. White enamel with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. 18???, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration,15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed Cartier, movement and cuvette signed Concord Watch Co. Dim. 7.6 x 6.3 cm. Property of an Italian collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |