Cartier

• circular nickel lever movement, 15 jewels • guilloché dial overlaid with translucent blue enamel, stylized hands • gold bezel stamped MC for Maurice Couet overlaid with white enamel, Roman numerals spaced by floral medallions • agate case with cut corners, diamond-set accents to the corners, hinged strut • case signed Cartier, N.Y., movement and strut signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc, case and strut with hand-stamped reference numbers 

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. The dial is very attractive with all enamel intact. Case in good order overall. Case bac k tarnished and scuffed throughout consistent with age. Inside of case back stamped 437. The winding crown is stamped (1)846. The strut is numbered 319, and 437 to the interior of the strut, and 437 is repeated on the surround of the movement. The movement is numbered 152497.
"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."