Cartier

• 8-day circular lever movement • champlevé blue and gold striated enamel dial, subsidiary dials with engine-turned centers for day, date, and month in French, aperture for moon-phases, fancy white gold diamond-set hands • gold Roman numerals spaced by florets to the white enamel chapter ring, square agate case, the corners accented with diamond-set stars, gilt strut • dial signed, case signed and hand-stamped with Cartier reference numbers, strut numbered

Sotheby's, New York, Important Watches & Clocks, December 8th, 2006, lot 135

Overall in very nice condition.The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and all calendar functions are adjusting properly. The clock was fully overhauled in mid-2007. The dial shows some aging to the subsidiary calendar dials, and no visible losses or restoration to the enamel. The case shows no visible losses. The stamped numbers are as follows: on the back 4160, the inside back 106549, the movement 106549, on strut 0179 and 4160.
"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."

Examples of triple calendar desk timepieces with ivory and enamelled cases are illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier, Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., pp. 37 and 61.

The present example is particularly rare and highly decorative, featuring an agate case, striated enameled dial, and a fully enameled moon-phase plate. The detailed features of the moon's 'face' amid the starry sky are one of the many charming elements of this piece.