CARTIER
Shuttle bus, no. 26245 / 1776.26245.03253
Around 1930

Art Deco" lady's wristwatch in platinum (950), 18k (750) yellow gold, enamel and onyx
Case: shuttle, pendant winding crown, stylised handles, numbered
Dial: patinated, Roman numerals, apparent balance, signed
Movement: mechanical, shuttle-shaped, numbered
Bracelet: onyx and platinum beads, clasp numbered 171 on each end and bears a master punch
Wrist circumference: approx. 170 mm
Size: 11 x 27 mm
Gross weight: 25.50 g.

A 18k platinum, 18k yellow gold, enamel and onyx manual winding lady's wristwatch

CONDITION REPORT :
At the time of writing the catalogue the movement is working 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
Dial
Bracelet with several lacks

CARRY-OVER CONDITION :
At the time of cataloguing the movement is ticking (+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
Limited signs of use, light scuffs on the caseback
Dial with signs of use and lacks at 6h and 9h
Bracelet in good condition



Comment: Very few examples have been produced of this type of movement calibre 105 Le Coultre, shuttle-shaped, rhodium-plated, 13 jewels, anchor escapement, bimetallic balance visible below the dial. A similar example in black enamelled platinum is reproduced in the reference work, Le Temps de Cartier, Jader Baracca, Gianpierro Negretti, Franco Necini, p. 114.