The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 156
"Montre de poche Empire", platinum keyless dress-watch New York, 1929
CHF 5,500 - 7,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 10,350
"Empire" polished platinum case, the back centered with a small azure champlevé enamelled monogram, the engine-turned silver dial with "Breguet" numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 17"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 45 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2156.
