The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 170
"Montre pièce", 18K yellow gold, keyless coinwatch New York, 1929
CHF 11,000 - 12,000
USD 9,000 - 10,000
Case made from a Portuguese gold coin, dated 1733, opening by means of a push piece concealed in the engine-turned band, polished bezel hinged on the engine-turned frame border, the matted silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 39 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2170.
