The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 610
Gentleman's sapphire octagonal skeleton wristwatch. Circa 1980-1982
CHF 260,000 - 300,000
USD 220,000 - 260,000
Octagonal shaped case centering an octagonal tablecut synthetic blue spinel watch crystal framed with a border of large calibré-cut faceted sapphire, the sides of the case set with baguette-cut sapphires, the sapphire tipped winding-crown flanked on each side by inverted baguette-cut sapphires, the platinum deployant buckle set with calibré-cut sapphires, all chanel-set in platinum. Transparent dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. Skeletonized and engraved gilt brass, 11"' movement, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balancespring. Measuring approx. 29 x 34 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2610.
