• gilt brass movement, platform escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, repeating on two gongs, white enamel dial, pierced hands, the hour markers spelling out 'Bons Souhaits' (Good Wishes), seed pearl-set border • guilloché rectangular case overlaid with transparent purple enamel, the borders in opaque white enamel, the sides centered by diamond-set medallions, the top centered by a diamond-set applied monogram 'AN', cabochon repeating pusher, all surmounted upon a guilloché base overlaid with translucent grey-blue enamel, ivory baseplate • dial and case signed, case with hand-stamped reference numbers, movement signed Nocture

With a key. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, and chiming, however the hours are out of phase and will require adjustment. The purple enamel bears some light surface scuffs, with one on the left panel more apparent, but overall is in good order. The white enamel is similarly in overall good order. The movement is numbered 1915 and what appears to read 30225. The ivory base plate is signed Cartier and numbered 2032. Please note the present lot cannot be exported from the United States. The property must be collected in New York or shipped within the United States.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.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."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Similar examples, featuring the same dial, are illustrated on page 56 of Cartier and America by Martin Chapman, and on page 120 of The Art of Cartier exhibition catalogue.