Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 27
Cartier Paris, "Tonneau", No. 16449, 1920's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 54,000 - 62,000
USD 7,000 - 8,000
C. massive, polished, screwed bars, sapphire set winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperature and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition, accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity. Dim. 23 x 45 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Le Temps de Cartier", page 54.