The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 474
"Montre prisme", 18K yellow gold, keyless prism watch Paris, 1959
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
USD 10,000 - 11,500
Rectangular gold case, polished, the matted silver horizontal dial with Roman numerals, indexes and blued steel hands which can only be seen from a certain angle, through a double prism. Rhodium plated, 61 /2"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Measuring approx. 31 x 17 x 17 mm. Accompanied by original fitted leather box. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2474.
