100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 101

Cartier Paris, 'Parallélogramme', production of this model started in 1936.Very fine rhombic shaped asymmetrical 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18Kpink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

USD 10,500 - 11,500

Sold: CHF 23,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, shaped. D. rhombic shaped, asymmetrical, matte silver with painted Arabicnumerals and indexes. 'Epée' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 8''' , signed European Watch & Clock Co., tonneau,rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingflat balance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch was offered by Antiquorum in the thematic sale 'The Magical Art of Cartier', on November 19, 1996,as lot 356.