The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 166
"Montre de poche Empire", 18K yellow gold, keyless watch with chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder Paris, 1927
CHF 10,000 - 11,000
USD 8,000 - 9,000
"Empire" polished case, 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, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, released from the winding crown. Measuring approx. 48 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2166.
