Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
CARTIER PLATINE & DIAMANT MONTRE DE POCHE EN CRISTAL DE ROCHE Cartier, France, No. 2122/298, the movement by European Watch and Clock Co., Inc. Made circa 1915. Very fine and rare, platinum, diamond and rock crystal keyless dress watch.
Rock crystal case with platinum band set with rose cut diamonds, triangular bow. Yellow gold and ivory-colored enamel chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, flowerhead half-hour divisions, silver engine-turned center with arabic numerals for the minutes. Blued steel Breguet hands. 16 "', rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, case numbered, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |