Important Watches

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed | A rare, small and unusual yellow gold purse watch with sliding strut-cover, Circa 1960

No reserve

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Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

55,000 - 80,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed

A rare, small and unusual yellow gold purse watch with sliding strut-cover, Circa 1960

Dial: matt cream dial signed Cartier, elongated black baton hour indexes, blued steel epée hands

Calibre: 5¾’’’ oval Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 845 movement signed Cartier, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, annular balance with poising screws, flat hairspring, unadjusted, Kif Flector shock absorber

Movement number: numbered to backplate 1'440'705

Case: 18k yellow gold rectangular case with rounded ends, tile link sliding tabour cover retracting to form a strut stand, satin finished case sides with chamfered edges, exterior left side with French eagle’s head assay mark and etch numbered 015'518, case sides secure by 4 gold screws, flat winding crown with ratchet-toothed edge, gold movement support/back with vertical satin finish to exterior

Case number: French eagle’s head assay mark, Edmond Jaeger punch mark and hand stamped 153'680, interior of left and right covers both hand stamped 153'680, the crown side further numbered 1, the left case side further numbered 2, crown side additionally with eagle assay and stamp

Size: 30.5 mm length x 21 mm width

Accessories: none

This purse watch features a wonderfully tactile sliding cover made of flexible gold tile links, which retract in a tambour style to reveal the dial while simultaneously forming a strut stand. This model was first introduced around 1930 and was also produced in a version with an 8-day movement (see comparative references below). When fully retracted, the cover naturally positions the watch at an oblique angle, ensuring easy viewing when placed on a desk or bedside table. The cover can be compared to the tile-link gold bracelets featured on some mid-century Cartier watches.

The design of this type of purse watch is often referred to as the “Kodak” due to its resemblance to the rectangular shape with rounded ends and folding cover characteristic of vintage Kodak cameras. A similar model to that shown here was also produced by Cartier, featuring a comparable design but with a hinged cover rather than a tambour-style one.

François Chaille & Franco Cologni, The Cartier Collection: Timepieces, Paris: Flammarion, 2006. See p. 301 for an earlier, 8-day version of this model.

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罕有、精緻及獨特黃金錢包錶，備滑動蓋，約1960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."