Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 95
Cartier Paris, No. 3130-7050, circa 1910. Fine 18K gold, minute repeating keyless "Empire" dress watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
Notes
"Empire
"
is the term used by Cartier for watches with this type of
case.