The Magical Art of Cartier

Geneva, Nov 19, 1996

LOT 58

"Montre pendentif", platinum diamond-set keyless pendant brooch watch Paris, 1912

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 7,500 - 9,000

Square case with rounded corners, polished, rosecut diamond-set borders, bow and bezel, the matted silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Attached by a platinum diamond-set design to a black silk ribbon, which is centrally set with a geometric, diamond-set file motif and topped with a stylized scrolled loop over a geometric base, all set with round and rose-cut diamonds. Frosted and gilt 9 1/2"' movement, 18 jewels, straight lise lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 28 x 28 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2058.


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Literature: An identical watch is Illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier, by Jacter Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, page 21.