Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
Cartier, Paris, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold minute-repeating keyless dress watch.
C. three-piece, "Empire", polished, later back D. matte silver with applied gold radial Roman numerals and outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. European Watch & Clock Co., 40 mm (17.5''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, eight adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensationbalance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial signed, case and bow numberedDiam. 48 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |