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Cartier, Paris

Carré à Coin Coupés | A square yellow gold wristwatch with chamfered corners and cylindrical T-bar lugs, Circa 1947

Estimate

120,000 - 160,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

Carré à Coin Coupés

A square yellow gold wristwatch with chamfered corners and cylindrical T-bar lugs, Circa 1947

Dial: silvered dial singed Cartier, applied faceted triangular and disc numerals, gilded epée hands

Calibre: 9¼’’’ circular Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, EXU import code for U.S.A., lever escapement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance with timing and poising screws, adjusted to temperature and 2 positions, flat hairspring

Movement number: numbered 100’338

Case: 18k yellow gold square case with chamfered corners, satin-finished case top with polished bevelled edges, polished bezel secured by eight contrasting pink gold screws secured from the underside, satin-finished case sides, faceted octagonal crown, case back secured by four gold screws to case side corners, central cylindrical vis armurier screw-set T-bar style lugs, inside case back signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., stamped with Swiss Helvetia head assay mark, poinçon de maître key mark 27 for Bergerioux, succ. D’Ignace Klauber, Swiss Helvetia head assay beneath lug at 12 o’clock

Case number: case top interior numbered 7 and faintly 3’370, outside case back numbered 344’417

Closure: camel unsigned leather strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp signed Vacheron & Constantin, Genève

Size: 24 mm width

Accessories: none

A re-interpretation of the original Santos design, the Carré à Coin Coupés combines a bold angular body with contrasting cylindrical T-bar style lugs. The lugs draw on the early vis armurier strap attachments found on some of Cartier’s earliest wristwatch models, including the Tonneau and Diabolo. However, rather than bars attached via screws to thin protruding lugs at the case’s edge, the lugs themselves are prominent cylinders centrally set and integrated with the leather strap which must itself be specially cut and formed; in this way the strap is seamlessly integrated into the design. In common with the original Santos design, the Carré à Coin Coupés has a polished bezel that retains the crystal and is attached to the upper body by screws secured from the underside. The securing screws are made from contrasting pink gold and the watch is retained in wonderful condition.

卡地亞巴黎

Carré à Coin Coupés

方形黃金腕錶，備斜角錶殼及圓柱T形錶耳，約1947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."