Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 334

Cartier, France, No. 1876848. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, rare and unusual, "Montre de sac coulissante" 18K yellow gold desk and purse watch with concealeddial.

C. four-body, solid, polished and brushed, heavy bamboo-style outer case with sliding cover to conceal the dial, monogrammed plaqueon the cover, spring-loaded hinged two-body inner case. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. "Bâton" black hands.M. Cal. C 431, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustedto 3 positions, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial signed. Movement signed by International Watch Co. Swiss.Dim. 24 X 44 X 13 mm.