Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2014

LOT 161

CARTIER MONTRE DE POCHE EN CRISTAL DE ROCHE PLATINE AND DIAMOND Cartier, Paris, European Watch and Clock Co. Made circa 1930. Very fine, rare and elegant 18K gold, enamel, platinum and diamond set rock-crystal dress pocket watch.

USD 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 62,000 - 95,000 / CHF 7,700 - 11,600

Sold: USD 9,375

Rock crystal with diamond-set platinum band and platinum bow, back crystal with initial engraved, yellow gold and black enamel bezel alternate Roman numerals and floral design. Two-tone silvered, engine-turned with outer minute track and inner five minute Arabic numerals on chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 15 ½ "' European Watch and Clock Co., rhodiumplated with fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance witHEIGHT adjustments, blued steel hairspring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-25

Good

Chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. DIAM. 48.5 mm. THICKNESS 5.2 mm.