Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
CARTIER DUO PLAN BAGUETTE BACK WINDER PLATINUM Cartier/European Watch Co. case No. 17446, 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 chain bracelet with concealed clasp.
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, back winder. Matte silver with painted black Arabic numerals, concentric minute track. Blued steel lozenge hands. 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 flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
| Grade: AA | Very good | 
| Case: 3-9 | Good Scratched | 
| Movement: 3* | Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense | 
| Dial: 3-01 | Good HANDS Original |