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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 342

Cartier, made by Movado circa 1950's.Fine, gold Deco keyless "Ermeto", extensible keyless purse watch with an easel for a desk clock.

C. rectangular, with alternating stripes of engine turning and polished gold. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. Gold "dauphine" hands. M. 10 ''', calibre 150MN, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring. Patented extensible winding device by sliding the case open and closed.Dial signed Cartier. Case and movement signed Movado.Dim. 45 x 33 mm.