The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 299
"Montre de poche en cristal de roche", 18K yellow gold, enamel and platinum rock crystal keyless skeleton watch New York, 1929
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
Rock crystal case with faceted band, platinum bow, the back engraved with a Crest yellow gold bezel with Roman numerals on a black champlevé enamelled ground, silver engine-turned dial with Arabic minute ring and blued steel "Oriental Cartier" hands. Rhodium plated, 16- European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 48 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2299.
