Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 84
CARTIER PRE-ART DECO EXTRA-THIN AND OVERSIZED; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 32,000 - 40,000
CHF 3,980 - 4,980 / USD 4,000 - 5,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, “couteau” (knife-edge), round-shaped, extra-thin and oversized wristwatch, with snap-on case-back; silver guilloché (engine-turned) dial. Case-back engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with a coat-of-arms and the Spanish motto “Quitaba y ponia quien podia”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier
Year Circa 1905 and circa 1920
Movement No. 1 256
Calibre 16’’’, eight adjustments
Case No. 3 705
Diameter 47.2 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
This elegant watch was born as a dress-watch (“couteau” or knife-edge type) and was most likely converted into a wristwatch in the 1920’s.