Cartier

• nickel lever movement, 15 jewels • mother-of-pearl dial etched with black enamel to depict a snowflake or twelve-pointed stylized Arabic star, unusual gold hands heightened with blue enamel • textured gold bezel with blue enamel Roman numerals spaced by ruby cabochons, circular onyx case with beveled edge, hinged strut terminating in modified Greek key-form feet • movement and interior of case back signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., strut signed Cartier, France, case with hand-stamped Cartier reference numbers, bezel further stamped with MC within a lozenge for Maurice Couet 

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. The dial, as seen in the catalogue, shows some spots of weakness to the black enamel, and some very slight discoloration to the edges between 3 and 6 o'clock. The blue enamel to the hands bears some losses and possible restoration. Similarly, there are some small portions of surface loss to the blue enamel inlaid into the gold bezel. These are visible to the naked eye but the overall look is cohesive and clean. The Maurice Couet and gold marks are crisp and very legible. The onyx overall is in excellent and intact condition. The strut is numbered 2684 in script to the exterior and the interior bears the hand-stamped Cartier reference numbers 4697 and 2684. The inside of the case back bears the hand-stamped Cartier reference numbers 4697 and 2684, and the exterior 0878. International buyers should note that due to United States Fish & Wildlife Services and International CITES restrictions on mother-of-pearl, there will be a wait time of approximately 5 weeks for shipment of the property.
"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."