Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 208

Cartier, France, "Bracelet Montre Tortue Or et Email", circa 1918.Very fine and rare, Art Deco, over-sized, 18K yellow gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Cartier buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, shaped, screws on the band to attach the case back, wide bezel with Art Deco enamel pattern, concave lugs. D. matte silver with Breguet nuemrals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial signed Cartier, European Watch & Clock Co on the movement, and case numbered.Dim. 32 x 40 mm.