French platinum lever skeletonized watch with chain Circa 1980

Platinum skeletonized pocket watch by Cartier
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An impressive and extra flat French platinum skeletonized pocket watch with matching platinum watch chain, circa 1980. Comes from a small series of which this piece is No. 1. A lavishly hand-engraved bridge movement, lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance, this remarkable movement has been reduced to its essence and any free surfaces have been intricately ornamented. Skeletonized dial. Plain case glazed on both sides, winding crown set with a diamond. Movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 63 g
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Signed: Cartier
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Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier. He was born in 1810. In 1847 Louis-François was able to take over the jewellery shop of his teacher Adolphe Picard at 31 Rue de Montorgueuil, Paris. It is a French jewellery house specialising in making very luxurious jewellery such as rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and watches.