The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 153
"Montre bracelet carrée à attaches Obus" 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch 1938
CHF 15,000 - 17,000
USD 12,000 - 14,000
Square shaped case, massive, polished, ogival lugs, sapphire-set winding-crown. Matt silver dial with painted radial Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 9"' movement, signed European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Measuring approx. 23 x 29 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2153.
