The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 171
"Montre pièce", 18K yellow gold, keyless coinwatch Paris, 1929
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
Case made front a U.S. 10 Dollar coin dated 1892, 124 opening by depressing the winding-crown, inner fixed engine-turned bezel, the matted silver dial with Roman numerals and blued steel "Breguet" hands. Rhodium plated, 9"' European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 30 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2171.
