Cartier Rock Crystal and Rose Quartz Two Pillar Panther Mystery Clock

• manual winding lever movement, 15 jewels, movement housed within the base under one pillar, rock crystal dial, white gold and diamond set hands with sapphire and emerald tulip form tips, diamond set bezel with sapphire quarter hour numerals and emerald five minute divisions, the large twelve sided case with twelve white gold and diamond set prowling panthers set on a black mother-of-pearl background, outer diamond set border, similarly decorated to the reverse, the case held and supported by two substantial rose quartz pillars, capped by a white gold, diamond, emerald and sapphire champleve enamel attachment, each one set with a large cabochon green tourmaline, the two pillars on rectangular rose quartz feet, the clock resting on a massive onyx and rose quartz base, with a white gold and diamond set plinth • case and movement signed, hallmarked throughout

This splendid clock is overall in very nice condition. All rose quartz and onyx is intact. The clock is set with over 60 carats of diamonds and all are present. The rock crystal dial is in need of cleaning and cloudy with dust. The movement is working. We recommend a full overhaul for this clock, and once cleaned and serviced it will look spectacular. Comes complete with the original Cartier presentation case, and it is also stamped and numbered with the identical and matching number to the clock.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Total diamond weight is approximately 65 carats.
Total weight of the clock is 7.24 kilograms.
Accompanied by an original Cartier presentation box and identically numbered.