Lot Essay
A similar model with diamond-set case is illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier by J. Barracca, G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 66.
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SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, CASE NOS. 12256 AND 4593, CIRCA 1920
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Cartier. A fine and unusual platinum oval Driver's wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Paris, case nos. 12256 and 4593, circa 1920
With octagonal nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, in extended oval case with sapphire-set winding crown to twelve o'clock, the lugs to the sides, the back secured by four screws in the band, case with Cartier hand-stamped reference numbers, movement signed Cartier, Paris
35 mm. wide
Signed Cartier, Paris, case nos. 12256 and 4593, circa 1920
With octagonal nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, in extended oval case with sapphire-set winding crown to twelve o'clock, the lugs to the sides, the back secured by four screws in the band, case with Cartier hand-stamped reference numbers, movement signed Cartier, Paris
35 mm. wide