The circular faceted rock crystal dial within a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds and carré-cut rubies and emeralds, the hands of leaf design set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the case embellished with stylised lotus flower motifs, the base set with mother-of-pearl and decorated with a gold Buddha figure holding a cultured pearl and highlighted with rose quartz, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, measurements approximately 170 x 135 x 280mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Please note due to printing constraints the colour of the jadeite in the catalogue may not be an exact representation of the colour as the item itself. Manual winding movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. 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. Signed Cartier at the bottom, numbered 638758. French assay marks and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, mounted in yellow gold. Rock crystal in good condition, very small nicks, scratches and abrasions. Jade in good overall condition, minor nicks, scratches and abrasions. Pink quartz in overall good condition, with typical surface-reaching inclusions. Mother-of-pearl in good condition, with a few scratches. Emeralds well matched in colour, green of medium strong saturation. Rubies well matched in colour, red of medium strong saturation. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 13.50 - 15.50 carats. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. 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."