CARTIER/EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO., INC.

• nickel lever movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., 18 jewels, eight adjustments • aged silvered guilloché dial, radial Roman numerals, inner minute tracking, blued steel Breguet hands • platinum curved tonneau case, articulated wire lugs, gold case back secured by four screws in the band • case hand-stamped with Cartier numbers, dial signed • with a Cartier-style deployant buckle

The movement is running, however we recommend service soon. The movement is numbered 18285 on the bottom and the top (underdial) side, meaning it is the original movement for this watch. The dial has aged and discolored significantly, however it appears to be original. It is still rather dirty and might not suite the taste of some people. The outer edges have discolored more significantly. The case shows general wear and surface scuffs throughout, but particularly to the back. The inside of the back is numbered 11579. The outside of the gold case back is hand-stamped with the Cartier numbers 11579, the case number, and 18285, the movement number. The buckle does not test as platinum or white gold and appears to be plated yellow gold. Overall this is a lovely watch in very nice condition. The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species; please refer to Important Notices for further information.
"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."

The Tonneau model, first recorded in 1906 in the Cartier archives, was the firm's first wristwatch to be manufactured in series, following the one-off production in the late 19th century of lady's bracelet watches.

It is interesting to note the difference between the articulated wire lugs on the present lot and the screw-set lugs of lot 116. While they are hidden in the present example, the lugs are an ornamental component in the other example. These variations are testament to the designers' efforts to perfect the shape of the model even after it was launched.

Similar Tonneau models are illustrated in Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, pp. 54-5.