The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 155
"Montre de poche Empire", 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch Paris, 1923
CHF 5,500 - 7,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500
"Empire" polished gold case with reeded band, the back centered with a small black champlevé enamelled monogram, the engine-turned silver dial with Arabic minute ring and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 16"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 45 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2155.
Notes
Unusual dial without hour chaptcr ring.