Important Watches

Cartier, Paris

Diabolo | A yellow gold, platinum, enamel and diamond-set lady’s wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1909-10

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80,000 - 160,000 HKD

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Description

Cartier, Paris

Diabolo

A yellow gold, platinum, enamel and diamond-set lady’s wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1909-10

Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, black Arabic numerals, black outer ring with indexes at the quarters, blued steel moon hands

Calibre: 9¼’’’ Swiss frosted gilded movement signed Cartier Paris, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with poising and timing screws, flat hairspring

Movement number: numbered to dial side 12’495, 3

Case: 18k slim yellow gold case, translucent red guilloché enamel bezel, platinum and rose-cut diamond-set inner bezel, beaded diamond-set crown, screw-set attachés à vis armurier lugs, the bars terminating to each side with a single collet-set rose-cut diamond, rose-cut diamond-set case sides, snap on case back, inside case back with Edmond Jaeger punch mark and French eagle’s head control mark

Case number: inside case back hand stamped 4’742

Closure: modern Milanese woven bracelet with original gold deployant clasp and platinum and diamond-set faux buckle-form detailing, the clasp with French eagle’s head control mark, rubbed punch and twice numbered 7’245

Size: 28 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm

Accessories: Cartier presentation box

One of the earliest wristwatch designs produced by Cartier, the round wristwatch with cabochon stone, rose-cut diamond or pearl-set lugs and crown was first introduced by the firm in 1906. At a time when the majority of wristwatches were mere adaptations of the traditional pocket watch, this was a model unashamedly designed for wrist wear. It is the model’s lugs which are particularly striking. Most early wristwatches had simple wire attachments to secure a wrist strap, these were often soldered onto cases that were indistinguishable from the cases of small pocket watches. Here the lugs are a prominent and integral feature of the model, not only do they serve a practical function, but they also embellish the design, their diamonds complementing the rich lustre of the enamel bezel.

卡地亞巴黎

Diabolo

黃金、鉑金及琺瑯鑲鑽女士鏈帶腕錶，約1909至1910年製

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Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice 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. 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."