Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014

LOT 133

CARTIER MONTRE DE POCHE EN CRISTAL DE ROCHE PLATINE Cartier, No. 22451, the movement by European Watch and Clock Co., Inc. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, platinum and rock crystal keyless dress watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

USD 7,800 - 10,000 / CHF 6,800 - 9,100

Sold: HKD 125,000

Rock crystal case with faceted border on both sides, platinum band and triangular bow. Silver with engine-turned vertical lines, triangular hour indexes on the outer minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. 10 ½ "', rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steelfl at balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed Cartier case punch numbered, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. DIAM. 45 mm.