Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 160
CARTIER PLATINUM BAGUETTE BACK-WINDER Cartier/European Watch Co., Platinum Baguette ?Duo-plan Movement.? Made in the 1930's. Very fine, very small and elegant, rectangular, platinum lady's wristwatch with an integral platinum articulated chain bracelet. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch and Cartier insurance estimate dated November 1st, 1992.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
CHF 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 7,000 - 11,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel and extended fl uted, back winder with pink gold border. D. White with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. 2 1/2''', baguette, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch Co. with LeCoultre import code. Dim. 7 x 18 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |