DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Cartier, rare oval watch with sundial and compass, by European Watch and Clock Co, 32mm x 49mm, original 18K yellow gold OF case with screwed construction and an articulating post for use of the sundial, loop on band at 6 as seen in image 9 has been added at a later date, original silvered dial with black painted Roman numerals, SW-SS, lever escapement, 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#486359, case s#39931. Gross weight of assembled watch 24.9 dwt (39.1 g). A rare and truly exquisite piece of Cartier workmanship from a bygone era when Cartier's biggest clients were Royals and decadence was on a different scale. Very few sundial compass watches were produced by Cartier; a notable example that belonged to the late Duke of Windsor was sold in 2010 by Sotheby's for £63,650.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, few very light fine scratches to plates; dial with small scrape above the signature, some overall darkening with mottled spotting throughout; excellent hands; case shows little wear, several light dings to sides and to the articulating post, engraved detail is sharp and clearly legible, brushed factory finish is still largely present, hallmarks are crisp and visible; fixed bow was added at a later date via gold soldering, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$16000
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