Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2025
LOT 85
CARTIER/ EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO., FRANCE, "LOCARNO TREATIES", BLACK LACQUER, BLACK DIAMOND SET BOW AND BAND, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 146,000 - 244,000 / USD 18,800 - 31,300 / EUR 16,200 - 26,900 / JPY 2,850,000 - 4,750,000
A fine, unique, historical, 18k yellow gold, manual wind black lacquer and gold pocket watch set with black diamonds
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier/ European Watch & Clock Co., France
Model "Locarno Treaties"
Year circa 1925
Case No. 21765
Diameter 45
Caliber 16''', 18 jewels
Signature dial and movement, case engraved
Accessories fitted box, 18k gold chain
Notes
Known as the Locarno Treaties, it involved the signing of agreements between 7 nations (Germany, France, Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, Poland and Czechoslovakia) guaranteeing the borders of Germany and France and Germany and Belgium as per the treaty of Versailles. Finally signed on October 16 1925, this pocket watch is engraved with the signature of Aristide Briand and Locarno, October 15. 1925, the day prior to the signing of the historical agreement.
Provenance
Property of Aristide Briand