$6,250
Cartier Marine Omega, No. 7460868, case No. 8376291, made circa 1933 for Cartier. Fine and extremely rare, rectangular, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a Cartier 18K pink gold deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel inclined at sides and with raised bar on top and bottom, special “Marine” case with locking clip, winding button concealed by outer case, overhanging curved lugs. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute track. Yellow gold Deco hands. Cal. 19.4 SOB T2, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, case and movement signed Omega. Dim. 23 x 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of a Private Collector Notes The Omega “Marine” line was launched in 1932; the case was patented as No. 146.310, granted on March 10, 1930. The “Marine“ was the first watch to be tested at a depth exceeding 70 meters. In 1936 an Omega “Marine” descended to a depth of 73 meters for 30 minutes in the Lac Léman; the temperature at maximum depth was 5 degrees Centigrade. Upon returning to the surface, the watch was in perfect working order. The present watch is an exceptional example of not only the craftsmanship of the Omega-made watch, but also the relationship between Cartier as a retailer and the horological industry.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-06-08
