Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2014

LOT 800

CARTIER - ART-DECO STYLE NEPHRITE GOLD, PLATINUM & DIAMOND DRESS WATCH Cartier, No. 18753/12. Made circa 1980. Very fine and extremely elegant, Art-Deco style, nephrite, yellow gold, platinum and diamond-set keyless dress pocket watch.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 10,625

Carved from a single piece of nephrite, platinum band entirely set with round white diamonds, yellow gold pendant and triangular bow. Yellow gold chapter ring on the case with radial champlevé Roman numerals and flowerhead markers, secured by four screws, glazed brushed silver center with outer hour and minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. 9''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, free-sprung flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed Cartier, case numbered 18753 on the bow and 12 on the back of the chapter ring. DIAM. 50 mm.