Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 63
Cartier, Paris, circa 1910.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless "shutter" dress watch.
CHF 7,500 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Three-piece, "Empire", polished back, reeded band, front with central aperture for two shutters controlled by the pushpiece in the crown revealing the dial. D. Matte, engine-turned silver, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 37 mm. (16 1/2'''), rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the dial, case punched with Edmond Jaeger's mark and French gold marks.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |