Lot 32
CARTIER, PARIS, 18K YELLOW GOLD 'ELLIPSE' WRISTWATCH
Sale 766 - Timepieces
May 13, 2020 12:00PM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

Sold for $1,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
CARTIER, PARIS, 18K YELLOW GOLD 'ELLIPSE' WRISTWATCH
26.00 x 23.00 mm case dimensions inclusive of lugs, white dial signed CARTIER, Roman numerals, blued steel sword hands, polished gold stepped bezel case, case back affixed by screws, manual wind movement, black crocodile strap signed Cartier, 18 karat gold deployant clasp signed Cartier.
Case back stamp: Cartier 18K SWISS Paris 670812376.
Clasp stamp: SWISS 18K Cartier DESIGN PATENT NO 246488 750 (Hallmark) I 51649.

Accompanied by a le must de Cartier black lizard strap, red pouch and red box.
Condition Report
Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. Please note that measurements and opinions on gems are given as a courtesy and are approximated. It is recommended you schedule a virtual appointment with a specialist before placing a bid.

The watch is a quartz battery movement and is not currently working. There are no signs of wear to the crystal. There are signs of slight cracking on the dial visible at 10X magnification near 11 o'clock. The case shows slight scratches commensurate with wear. The case back shows eye visible scratches where the case back connects to the watch case and is missing two case back attachment screws (there should be four total). The watch strap is slightly indented and shows staining consistent with wear. The inside diameter measures approximately 5 3/4 inches. 

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