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Cartier, Paris

London retailed | Tortue à Pattes | An unusual tonneau-form yellow gold wristwatch with decorative blue enamel inlay and gold deployant buckle, Circa 1926

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September 19, 03:00 AM GMT

Estimate

80,000 - 120,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

London retailed

Tortue à Pattes

An unusual tonneau-form yellow gold wristwatch with decorative blue enamel inlay and gold deployant buckle, Circa 1926

Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, stretched radial Roman numerals, outer chemin-de-fer minute track, blued steel Breguet hands

Calibre: 8½’’’ circular LeCoultre calibre movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc.

Movement number: numbered beneath dial 27’042, 5

Case: 18k gold tonneau-form case, the case top inlaid with blue enamel interspersed with gold square and dot motifs, gold screw-set lug bars, inside case back signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc. France

Case number: inside case back hand stamped 17’082, outside case back engraved initials V.D. and hand stamped 17’082, 27’042

Closure: black unsigned fabric strap and 18k yellow and pink gold deployant buckle

Size: 27 mm length x 19 mm width

Accessories: none

The Cartier Tortue wristwatch, introduced by Louis Cartier in 1912, was a groundbreaking design that helped redefine the concept of the luxury wristwatch. Its distinctive tortoise-shaped case, known as the Tortue à Pattes (Turtle with Paws), was a charming and elegant departure from traditional round watches.

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Tortue à Pattes

罕見酒桶形黃金腕錶，飾藍色琺瑯鑲嵌，備金摺疊錶扣，約1926年製

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."