The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 316
"Montre bracelet rectangulaire étanche" 18K yellow gold waterproof gentleman's wristwatch New York, 1931
CHF 85,000 - 100,000
USD 70,000 - 80,000
Sold: CHF 179,500
Rectangular shaped case, with a special double case sliding system for waterproofing, stepped bezel, top winder, screwed bars. Matt silver dial with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 10 1/2- movement, signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., 19 jewels, lever escapement, cet bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Measuring approx. 38 x 25 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2316.
Notes
Rectangular waterproof wristwatches by Cartier are
extremely rare. As far as we know, sincc their appearance
on the market in 1931, the production un011933 consisted
of only 10 pieces - six waterproof Tanks and four
waterproof rectangular models.