Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 04, 2003
Cartier, No. 011701. Produced in the 1920's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold keyless purse watch, set in a U.S. 20 Dollar coin dated 1898.
C. Double case, coin opening with a slide-piece concealed in the band, two-body hinged inner case. D. off-white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Movement signed: European Watch Co., Swiss.Diam. 35 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |