The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 89
"Montre bracelet Tortue" 18I< yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and 30 minute recorder Paris, 1938
CHF 120,000 - 130,000
USD 100,000 - 110,000
Sold: CHF 157,500
Tortoise shaped case, massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, with 18K pink gold deployant clasp. Matt silver dial with painted Roman numerals with auxiliary seconds and minutes register. "Breguet" blued steel bands. Rhodium plated, Il"' movement, signed European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Measuring approx. 27 x 35 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2089.
