Lot 124
  • 124

Onyx and diamond wristwatch, 'Tortue, Dents de Loup', Cartier, circa 1910

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
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Description

  • diamonds, gold
The bezel set with millegrain-set single-cut diamonds, the winding crown capped with a rose diamond, the rigid lugs set with onyx and single-cut diamonds, on a moiré strap, dial signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks for platinum and gold, maker's mark.

Literature

Cf.: Hans Nadelhofer, Cartier, Thames & Hudson, London, 2007, pg. 305 for an illustration of a similar wristwatch.

Condition

Please note we do not guarantee watch movements. Jewelled manual winding movement in running condition at t.mes of cataloguing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its t.mes keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. Dial signed Cartier, case numbered 3238, French maker's mark, assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold. Onyx overall in good condition. Diamonds bight and lively. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and use. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approximately 22 grams.
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