Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 136

Cartier Yellow Gold Keyless Pendant Watch Cartier, France. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold keyless pendant watch, set in a U.S. 20 dollar coin dated 1898.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000

C. Double cased, coin opening with a slide-piece concealed in the band, two-body hinged inner case. D. off-white with painted radial Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 ''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Movement signed: European Watch Co. Diam. 34 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original