Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Art Deco Lady's Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1922
This lady's manual wind cocktail wristwatch is attributed to Cartier and the European Watch & Clock Co., dated by the auction house to circa 1922. The watch is constructed with a rectangular platinum case set with diamonds and features mobile lugs decorated with onyx inserts.
It is fitted with a satin bracelet featuring a deployant clasp made of pink, yellow, and white gold. The timepiece utilizes a 17-jewel movement, identified by movement number 20130/5. The dial, case, and movement are signed. The watch is accompanied by a 1990 Cartier archive letter and an independent service paper dated 2005. The auction description notes the case condition as slightly scratched, with the movement and dial graded as good.
It is part of the property of a German lady.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1922
- Type
- Cocktail watch
- Maker
- Cartier/ European Watch & Clock Co.
- Material
- Platinum, diamonds, 18k yellow gold, satin
- Dimensions
- 15 x 36 mm
- Provenance
- Property of a German lady
- Case Number
- 9583
- Jewel Count
- 17 jewels
- Movement Number
- 20130/5
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier/ European Watch & Clock Co.
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a rectangular platinum case embellished with diamonds, incorporating mobile lugs that transition into the strap attachments. The lugs are detailed with onyx inserts. The dial displays a silvered finish with Roman numeral hour markers and is signed "Cartier" and "France". The movement is protected by a case designated by number 9583. The auction house grading system describes the case condition as slightly scratched, while the dial condition is recorded as good.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular dial with Roman numerals • Mobile lugs with onyx inserts • Diamond-set case surround • Satin strap with tri-color gold deployant clasp
- Movement and Strap
- The timepiece is equipped with a manual wind movement containing 17 jewels. The movement is marked with the number 20130/5. According to the provided auction details, the movement is signed and assessed to be in good condition. The watch is fitted with a satin strap. The attached deployant clasp is composed of pink, yellow, and white gold, incorporating two additional onyx inserts into its construction.
- Documentation and Provenance
- The object includes supporting documentation consisting of a Cartier archive letter dated 1990 and an independent service paper dated 2005. These documents are noted as accessories to the lot. The history of the watch is associated with the property of a German lady, as stated in the provenance section of the auction record.
Identification
- Serial number
- 9583
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Production date of circa 1922 is an approximation based on archive records
- Research required: Service history beyond the 2005 document is unverified