Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,Po...

New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 231

Cartier, France, No. 1596. Made in the 1920s. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold, nephrite and bakelite, eight-day going desk clock. Accompanied by a pouch.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,980

C. Three-body, square block of bakelite with nephrite front plate,yellow gold ?guilloché? frame, in center yellow gold ?guilloché?bezel around the dial, case back with a stand. D. ?Guilloché?champagne with painted radial Roman numerals on a plainreserve. Yellow gold stylized ?arrow? hands. M. Cal. 19''', gilt,half plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cutbimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balancespring.Dial signed, case and movement signed ?European Watch andClock Co. Inc.?Dim. 60 x 60 x 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 32 - 01