Cartier

• three-quarter plate nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance • white enamel dial with loss, inner hour track with painted Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track, diamond-set hands with 3 stones on the hour hand and 5 stones on the minute hand • circular case, inner seed pearl-set bezel with loss, outer bezel with starburst-motif transluscent pink enamel set on guilloché base with white enamel outer ring, the band similarly patterned with loss, ivory back secured by 4 screws, gilt case back and strut • case and strut hand-stamped with Cartier numbers, dial signed

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The dial shows losses to the enamel at the edges and a light hairline extending from the edge at 9:45 until just beyond the hour chapter ring. About 10 of the seed pearls are partly or entirely missing. The pink enamel on the bezel shows no losses and is a very pretty color that appears golden orange to pink depending on the angle at which you hold it. The white enamel rings on the bezel and band show only a few losses and hairlines. The loss to the pink enamel on the bezel is between 9 and 10 o'clock. The ivory on the back bezel shows no losses. The timepiece is stamped 96809 on the inside of the case back and the rim of the case around the movement. The strut is stamped 'Paris 347.' Please be advised that because the timepiece contains ivory, it cannot be shipped overseas without a CITES permit.
"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."

For a similar example with transluscent blue enamel bezel and band, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G., and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, 1989, p. 60.