French 18 carat white gold and enamelled Art Deco watch Circa 1925

Pocket watch with crown set with a sapphire
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An Art Deco rarity this square pocket watch made by Cartier in Paris, France, circa 1925. The open faced case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat white gold, is enamelled to resemble lapis lazuli, has the French punch and its crown is set with a sapphire. The typical silvered Cartier dial has Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track and Art Deco steel hands, the super thin numbered movement with precision lever escapement comes from the Inter Watch Co. in Genève.
Dial and movement are signed.
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Dimensions: 38 x 38 mm
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Weight: 52 g
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Signed: Cartier – Inter Watch Co.
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Cartier
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 Montreuil, Paris. It is a French jewellery house specializing in making very luxurious jewellery such as rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and watches.