Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 279
?Extra-Thin Dress Watch? Cartier, Paris, "Couteau", No. 4431. Produced circa 1905. Very fine, extra-thin, 18K yellow gold dress watch.
HKD 17,000 - 25,000
EUR 1,800 - 2,500 / USD 2,200 - 3,200
C. Three-body, ?lentille?, solid, polished. D. Matte and "flinqué" silver with painted Arabic numerals and outerminute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 16''' maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial signed, case numbered.Diam. 47 mm. Thickness 6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |