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Geneva, May 15, 2005

LOT 127

"Autel" Cartier, Paris, "Pendulette à cadran deployant", No. 805, movement by the European Watch and Clock Co., France, No. 2029, made circa 1928. Very fine, small and rare 18K yellow gold portable Art Deco desk timepiece with the original Cartier fitted gold tooled morocco leather case.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000 / USD 13,000 - 17,000

C. Rectangular, polished, hinged shutters opening to reveal the three-section chapter ring, winding crown at 12,the base with a concealed swivel stand, the back with engraved dedication. D. Matte silver, radial black Romannumerals, inner minute track, moiré center. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 9''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.Dial signed, case hallmarked and engraved "Made in France", movement signed "E.W.C. Co., France".Dim. 40 x 23 x 8 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

For a similar watch see: ?Cartier?, Hans Nadelhoffer, Editions du Regard, 1984, Plate 70. In Nadelhoffer's book, this model is named "Autel" and is dated 1928.