The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 78
"Montre bracelet Tortue" platinum, 18K yellow gold, onyx and diamond lady's wristwatch Paris, 1914
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
USD 15,000 - 17,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
Tortoise shaped platinum case with yellow gold back, bezel and lugs set with diamonds and faceted onyx, diamond-set winding-crown, with 18K pink gold deployant clasp topped with platinum and diamond plaque. Matt silver dial with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. Gilt brass, 10"' movement, signed Cartier, Paris, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Measuring approx. 25 x 32 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2078.
