Important Watches

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed | A rare yellow gold easel-form purse watch, Circa 1934

No reserve

No Reserves

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

48,000 - 60,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed

A rare yellow gold easel-form purse watch, Circa 1934

Dial: silvered circular dial signed Cartier France, chemin-de-fer minute ring, blued steel Breguet hands

Calibre: 10’’’ circular movement signed Cartier Paris, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 18 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance with timing and poising screws, 8 adjustments, Breguet hairspring

Movement number: numbered to movement beneath dial 16'277, 3

Case: 14k yellow gold octagonal case, polished case front with black champlevé enamel Roman numerals, circular aperture for dial, chamfered edge, plain polished flat back with chamfered rim, case back secured by four screws to sides at the corners, sprung hinged strut-form stand of octagonal frame-form, pendant bow, beaded winding crown

Case number: interior of upper case hand stamped 28'813, 16'277 and twice with 14k gold flag-form Edmond Jaeger punch mark, inside case back hand stamped 28'813 and signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc. France and flag-form EJ stamp

Size: 38 mm width

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

One of the great advantages of the purse watch was its versatility: it could function not only as a traditional pocket watch but also as a travel timepiece, serving as a compact clock for a desk or bedside table. This Cartier easel-form purse watch perfectly combines elegance with practicality. It features a traditional pendant and bow, allowing it to be attached to a chain, while a sprung hinged strut stand at the back folds out to transform the watch into a freestanding clock. The dial is large and highly legible, yet the case remains sleek and refined, with an impressive depth of just 5mm. Interestingly the octagonal case design with champlevé enamel Roman numerals was also used for a mystery watch, two examples of which are in the Cartier Collection.

François Chaille & Franco Cologni, The Cartier Collection: Timepieces, Paris: Flammarion, 2006. See p. 344 for a cushion-shaped purse watch with strut stand dating to 1925 with luminescent radium numerals. See also pp. 332 & 333 for two mystery watches with similar octagonal cases and champlevé enamel Roman numerals.

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紐約發行

罕見黃金立架式錢包錶，約1934年製

附帶盒子及旅行袋子

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."