Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 344
Cartier, Paris, Montre de poche Taxi Empire, circa 1910 with London importation marks for 1919-20. Very fine 18K gold keyless dress watch with digital jumping hour.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. Three piece "Empire " polished with reeded band. D. Silver engine - turned with Arabic minute ring on the bezel's border and apperture for the digital hour volvelle. Blued steel conterpoised single Arrow hand. M. 18"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eightadjustments, flat balancespring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 45mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |