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Diamond fob watch, 'Tortue', Cartier, 1926
Estimate
9,000 - 14,000 CHF
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Description
- Diamond, platinum, fabric
The dial with blued steel hands and Roman numeral indicators, set within a frame of circular- and single-cut diamonds, length approximately 90mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf: Chaille and Cologni, La Collection Cartier, Horlogerie, Paris, 2006, pg. 123 for similar 'Tortue' watches and pgs. 133-135 for fob watches of similar design.
Condition
Dial signed Cartier, maker's mark E?, case numbered 16746 and 8429. Stamped with French assay mark for platinum, other mark too rubbed to identify. Mechanical movement in running condition at time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee future working condition of watches. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, dial slightly aged. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 20 grams.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."