The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 498
"Montre bracelet gouvernail à 4 boules" 18K yellow gold gentleman's helm wristwatch Paris, 1950
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
USD 40,000 - 50,000
Sold: CHF 69,000
Round shaped case, massive, polished, inner ring with the hour graduation, monogrammed back, "Vendôme" lugs, with 18K yellow gold flexible tile bracelet and 18K pink gold deployant clasp. Malt silver dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated, 8"' movement, signed European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Measuring approx. 35 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2498.
