The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 162
"Montre de poche Empire", 18K yellow gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder Paris, 1921
CHF 36,000 - 42,000
USD 30,000 - 35,000
"Empire" polished case, matted gold dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabie minute and second's ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register, blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 19"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, 35 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding-crown. Measuring approx. 50 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2162.
