The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 163
"Montre de poche Empire", 18K yellow gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder Circa 1922
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
USD 11,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
"Empire" polished case, the back centered with a small white and red champlevé enamelled monogram, matted silver dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabie minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register, blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 17"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding-crown and push piece in the band. Measuring approx. 49 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2163
