Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 337
CARTIER MINUTE REPEATER YELLOW GOLD Cartier, No. 8256, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc. Made circa 1925. Very fine, thin and elegant, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 12,000 - 16,000
Sold: USD 16,250
C. Three-body, bassine, polished, coin-edge band, case back with blue enamel inlay monogram. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with two polished steel hammers, activated by a slide on the band. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc. Diam. 47 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |
