Cartier

• eight-day rectangular gilt platform lever movement, 12 jewels, repeating on two hammers • guilloché silvered dial, Roman numerals to the matte chapter ring • bezel with foliate wreath in white enamel, the case with translucent lavender enamel over guilloché, agate pusher to activate the repeater and agate base, hinged sterling back • case, dial and movement signed Cartier, movement further signed G. C. Co.

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may or may not be chiming in phase as the minute hand is missing. The dial is missing the minute hand and shows some losses throughout, to 9 o'clock in particular and the top of the C in Cartier. There are some small portions of restoration to the enamel- to the upper right corner of the top and the bottom left corner of the panel to the right of the dial. The movement is further numbered 171724 and the inside of the case back is numbered 98. There is no loss to the agate base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

A similar example is illustrated in Barracca, J., Negretti, G., and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, p. 59.