Lot Essay
The model is illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier by J. Barracca, G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 259.
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SIGNED CARTIER, MAXI OVALE MODEL, CASE NO. 8684, MOVEMENT SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE AND NUMBERED 1938467, CASE STAMPED WITH LONDON DATE LETTER FOR 1968
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Cartier. A very fine and unusual 18K gold oversized oval curved wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Maxi Ovale model, case no. 8684, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and numbered 1938467, case stamped with London date letter for 1968
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, the white matte dial with Roman numerals, in oversized oval curved case, cabochon sapphire-set crown, the back secured by six screws, hidden lugs, contemporary 18K gold Cartier deployant clasp, case stamped JC for Jacques Cartier, numbered 8684 to inside and outside, stamped with London date letter for 1968, dial signed Cartier, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre
58 mm. overall length
Signed Cartier, Maxi Ovale model, case no. 8684, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and numbered 1938467, case stamped with London date letter for 1968
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, the white matte dial with Roman numerals, in oversized oval curved case, cabochon sapphire-set crown, the back secured by six screws, hidden lugs, contemporary 18K gold Cartier deployant clasp, case stamped JC for Jacques Cartier, numbered 8684 to inside and outside, stamped with London date letter for 1968, dial signed Cartier, movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre
58 mm. overall length