The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 385
"Montre pendentif", 18K yellow gold, enamel, platinum and onyx, diamond-set keyless pendant watch Paris, 1920
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
USD 25,000 - 29,000
Square shaped, yellow gold case with shaped corners, platinum diamond-set bow designed as a stylised crown, the onyx back with diamond-set border and centered with a large inset rose-cut diamond; black champlevé enamelled band with dot decoration, the bezel with Roman chapters on a black ground, matted silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 10- European watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 43 x 25 mm., including the bow. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2385.
