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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 420

Cartier, Paris, "Santos-Dumont " , made in 1921. Very fine and early, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: USD 6,900

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-51

Good

Poor

Partially reprinted