The Magical Art of Cartier

Geneva, Nov 19, 1996

LOT 77

"Montre bracelet Tortue" platinum, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch Paris, 1913

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

Tortoise shaped platinum case with yellow gold back, bezel and lugs set with diamonds, diamondset winding-crown, with 18K pink gold deployant clasp topped with platinum and diamond plaque. Matt silver dial with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 9"' movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Measuring approx. 22 x 29 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2077.


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Movement replaced by Cartier in the 1920's.