CARTIER
N° 31617
Circa 1939.

Lady's bracelet watch in platinum (950) and diamonds
Case: rectangular, winding crown on the back (not original), screw lock, numbered, stamped with the master stamp "E.J", signed Cartier
Dial: cream, stylized Arabic numerals, railroad timer in the centre
Movement: mechanical rod-shaped Duoplan type, engraved 33876 at the dry point, 17 jewels, adjusted 2 positions, signed "European Watch Co INC".
Bracelet / Clasp: integrated platinum bracelet set with diamonds
Wrist circumference: approx. 160 mm
Size: 9 x 24.5 mm
Gross weight: 42.50 g.

A platinum and diamond set manual winding lady's wristwatch, platinum bracelet with diamond set (crown not original)

CON DITION REPORT :
At the time of writing the catalogue, the movement operates intermittently (+50 seconds / day). Please note that chronometry accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Revision of use to be foreseen

Beautiful state of conservation
Few signs of use
Visible wear scratches on the back of the case
Dial with lack of material on the periphery, small visible cracks
Bracelet in good condition
Non-original winding crown

CARRY-OVER CONDITION :
At the time of cataloguing the movement is ticking "on & off" (+50 seconds / day). Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. Overhaul is recommended

Good condition
Case in good condition, very limited signs of use, some scuffs
Dial with lacks of painting (periphery)
Bracelet in good condition
Crown not original





Comment: The invention of the Duoplan calibre in 1925 allowed the development of exceptional jewellery watches such as our example above. With the exhibition at the Palais Galliera, Les arts et la bijouterie, Louis Cartier quickly took up the new trend to manufacture jewelled baguette watches such as these. Among the famous examples of baguette watches from this period is the one sold to Prince Tikkar of Kapurthala in 1932.