Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Mar 19, 2016
LOT 19
CARTIER/EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO. TORTUE ENAMEL AND PLATINUM Cartier, Tortue, No. 11316/18946, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, platinum and enamel lady's wristwatch with the original yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.
HKD 77,000 - 120,000
USD 10,000 - 15,500 / CHF 10,000 - 15,500
Two-body, solid, polished, tonneau shaped, 4 screws on the band to attach the case back (1 missing), wide bezel with blue enamel, concave lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 8''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-75 |
Good Slightly scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-50-01 |
Very good Refreshed HANDS Original |