• manual winding nickel lever movement stamped twice with the seal of Geneva • silvered dial, black painted square indexes, blued steel hands • yellow gold, enamel and diamond set finely decorated acorn form case composed of two hemispheres which separate to reveal the dial and yellow gold bezel overlaid with white enamel and black painted Arabic numerals, the bezel heightened by a yellow gold hinge set with the numerals 3, 6, and 9, crown set with eight brilliant cut diamonds • dial signed, movement and case hand stamped with Cartier reference numbers • completed by a yellow gold, enamel and diamond set pin flanked by oval cabochon turquoise

Case in overall fair vintage condition with wear, some material loss, and oxidation throughout. Diamonds have not been tested for quality. Crown with one brilliant cut diamond missing. One case body segment with black enamel loss, revealing the yellow gold underneath. Oxidation to the gold areas, especially at the pin. Dial with heavy oxidation, some loss to the painted indexes and light oxidation to the hands. Enamel accent to pendant chain with some material wear and loss of luster at the top. High quality unsigned movement potentially replaced over 60 years ago. The movement bears hand stamped Cartier serial numbers 3848 on both sides, and the inside case back and bezel bear hand stamped Cartier numbers 63. Accompanied by a purchase receipt dated May 10th, 1963; it was at that point purchased as an 'antique' by the grandmother of the present owner. The total length 65 mm. Length of body of watch 34 mm. Diameter of case from top 19 mm.
"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."

A strikingly similar piece is illustrated in Barracca, J. Negretti, G., Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, p. 92. A lapel watch of similar construction is illustrated in Nadelhoffer, H., Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary, plate 71.