Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2013

LOT 167

CARTIER TRIPLE DATE 8-DAY TRAVEL CLOCK Cartier, "8 Day Travel Clock, No. 8244, patent No. 365.88, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. Made circa 1950. Very fine and very rare, chrome/steel, 8-day going travel/desk clock with triple date in a red leather travel case with stand.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900

Sold: USD 1,250

Rectangular with curved ends, hinged cover forming the stand, chrome polished bezel, winding crown at 6. Off-white with luminous Arabic numerals, concentric minute track, apertures for the date, the day of the week and the months. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. 22''', by European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.. Dial and case signed Cartier, movement signed "European Watch & Clock Co. Inc," case numbered. DIM. 11.5 x 7 x 2,5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-12

Good

Worn
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and case signed Cartier, movement signed "European Watch & Clock Co. Inc," case numbered. DIM. 11.5 x 7 x 2,5 cm.