108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 348

Cartier
Tortue

A lady's elegant and small diamond-set vintage Art Deco wristwatch "Montre bracelet Tortue á attaches dents de loup"

Sold

estimated
3.5006.000 €
Price realized
7.400 €
specific features
Case
Platinum, 18 K gold, onyx, diamonds, screwed on back, 18 K gold deployant clasp.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
European Watch & Clock Co.
Case no.20596 7075 12661
Diam.20 x 26 mm
Circa1919
Ctry.France


The top side of the beautifully curved case is made of platinum and is decorated with rose-cut diamonds. The expanding lugs are decorated with triangular onyxes that alternate with rose cut diamonds in triangle settings. The case is fitted to a black velvet band with an 18 K pink gold deployant clasp. The watch features a matte silver dial with painted Roman numerals and blued Breguet hands.