Ultra thin French 18 Carat gold lever pocket watch Circa 1922

Gold watch from the property of a noble family by Cartier
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An exquisite and ultra thin French 18 Carat gold open faced gentleman’s pocket watch from the property of a noble family, circa 1922.
Polished case with blue enamelled bird decor on the back. Silver engine turned dial with radial Arabic hours, outer minutes track and blued Breguet hands. Gilt bridge movement, lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Dial signed.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 44 g
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Signed: Cartier à Paris
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This ultra flat pocket watch represents all that Cartier stood for at the beginning of the 20th century singular design, elegance, style and innovation.