The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 385

Cartier, Paris, Tortue, circa 1930.Very fine and rare, Art Deco, tortoise-shaped, platinum, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch.

C. two body, shaped, bicolour, massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 8''', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 20 x 27 mm.