Lot 64
- 64
Lady's enamel and diamond wristwatch, Cartier, circa 1927
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, diamond, enamel, lether
The rectangular dial applied with Arabic numeral indicators, the bezel set with single-cut diamonds, to a leather cord strap with similarly set spacers, the clasp decorated with black enamel and circular-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 170mm, dial signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.
Condition
Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. We do not guarantee watch movements.
Manual movement not running at time of cataloguing. Signed Cartier to dial, numbered 1489 and 04405. French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold. Scratches to black enamel, two areas of slight loss. Diamonds bright and lively. leather cord likely later replaced, in good condition. Clasp secure. Scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, p. 159 for an illustration of a similar 'baguette' model of the same era.