CARTIER
CARTIER, SWITZERLAND, BUCKLE, DESIGNED BY GEORGE LENFANT, 18K YELLOW GOLD
A very fine and extremely rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind hinged buckle wristwatch
Brand: Cartier, switzerland
Model: Buckle
Year: circa 1960's
Movement: 1818738
Caliber: 41, 17 jewels
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold buckle stamped George Lenfant
Diameter: 16 x 27
Signature: dial, movement (by IWC)
Provenance:
Property of an Italian lady
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-01 (Very good , HANDS Original)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 174,000 - 260,000
USD: 22,200 - 33,200
EUR: 20,400 - 30,600
Biography
George Lenfant is relatively unknown to the watch world as he was a master goldsmith. His master stamp was first registered in 1909 and quickly became known for his genius creations for houses such as Verger Frères, Mellerio, Van Cleef, Hermes and Cartier (he was one of their master jewellers). He later also become well known for his exquisite creations of finely made link bracelets. He became president of the French Jewellery association, officer de la Legion d'honneur and was eventually awarded the Grand Prix of the President of the Republic for his work in 1980.
Size: 16 x 27
Signature: dial, movement (by IWC)
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CARTIER, SWITZERLAND, BUCKLE, DESIGNED BY GEORGE LENFANT, 18K YELLOW GOLD
A very fine and extremely rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind hinged buckle wristwatch
Brand: Cartier, switzerland
Model: Buckle
Year: circa 1960's
Movement: 1818738
Caliber: 41, 17 jewels
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold buckle stamped George Lenfant
Diameter: 16 x 27
Signature: dial, movement (by IWC)
Provenance:
Property of an Italian lady
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-01 (Very good , HANDS Original)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 174,000 - 260,000
USD: 22,200 - 33,200
EUR: 20,400 - 30,600
Biography
George Lenfant is relatively unknown to the watch world as he was a master goldsmith. His master stamp was first registered in 1909 and quickly became known for his genius creations for houses such as Verger Frères, Mellerio, Van Cleef, Hermes and Cartier (he was one of their master jewellers). He later also become well known for his exquisite creations of finely made link bracelets. He became president of the French Jewellery association, officer de la Legion d'honneur and was eventually awarded the Grand Prix of the President of the Republic for his work in 1980.
Size: 16 x 27
Signature: dial, movement (by IWC)
