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CARTIER TANK LADY REVERSO YELLOW GOLD

The Reverso is one of the most precious and unusual models created by Cartier. After the launch of the “Basculante” in the 1930s, Cartier, taking inspiration from Jaeger Le Coultre, created the Reverso in late 70s. Being a Reverso model the case can slide and rotate hiding the part with the dial. The lines of the Reverso follows in terms of style that of the classic Tank but with the peculiarity of the rotating case. For sure the Reverso is one of the rarest Cartier Tank models in history, very few were produced and even further came to the market.

This hand-wound Cartier Tank Reverso features a beautiful and elegant white dial with black Roman numerals, blue hands and the signature Paris at 6 o’clock. The light brown leather strap comes with a Cartier deployant in yellow gold. The 18K yellow gold case still has a visible serial number and deep hallmarks. The movement works perfectly. The sliding case mechanism has no defects and it is in perfect working order. Undoubtedly an extremely rare model that should be added to the Cartier collection.

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL REF. 6108 SEMI-BUBBLEBACK

Rolex introduced the Bubbleback in the early 1930s, and it was the company’s best seller for nearly 20 years. It was produced in fairly large quantities in a variety of metals, case shapes, and dial designs. The nickname Bubbleback derives from the typical highly rounded shape of the casebacks, which was caused by the rather large dimensions of the automatic calibers used by Rolex during that period. Another important feature of the Bubbleback watches is the fact that they were equipped with automatic movements and waterproof cases, both exceptional and surprising features for a wristwatch at that time. In the mid-1950s Rolex began to use thinner calibers such as the “645” which made it possible to make the caseback less domed. This 6108 is equipped with the caliber “645” and is a rare Rolex “Semi Bubbleback” reference.

The present Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6108 is a very rare reference, made around the mid-1950s for a very short period of time. The main features of the present specimen are the caliber “645”, the 34mm Oyster case and the presence of radium on hands and indexes. Another distinguishing feature is the “Oyster Perpetual” inscription at 12 of the clock along with the Super Oyster Crown. The radium on the hands has left a charming light spot on the dial over time, something that is very common on watches with this luminous material on the hands. The overall condition is very good, the dial has a nice vintage patina, the case matches the original shapes, the movement works perfectly. All components are original and correct for the watch including dial, movement, caseback, bezel.

Year 1952, diameter 34mm, Serial Number 803,XXX.

UNIVERSAL GENEVE POCKET WATCH SALMON DIAL

Numa Emile Descombes and Ulysse Georges Perret founded Universal Genève in 1894 in Le Locle (Neuchâtel, Switzerland). During the 1930s and 1960s, the company boomeed under the direction of Raoul Perret, son of the founder. Universal watches stood out for their elegance and mechanical technique and became an immediate success. Many were the legendary models appeared in this period: Compax, Aero-Compax and Tri-Compax (1930-40), Polerouter (1954) etc. In Late 1800s, early 1900s Universal specialized in the production of fine and elegant pocket watches. Before the arrival of wrist watches, pocket watches were a huge business for Universal which developed and created true works of art. Universal pocket watches are still the object of desire of many vintage watch collectors today. In fact, the charm of these objects is undeniable, especially if with rare dial configurations and perfectly preserved like this example.

The present Universal pocket watch is an exceptional specimen made in the early years of the 20th century. Featuring a refined caliber 292, an exceptional salmon dial with tachymetric and telemetric scales and feuille hands, an oversized round case, this pocket watch would surely be an exceptional addition to any vintage Universal collection. The overall condition is great: the case looks unpolished, the dial is flawless, the caseback has no steel cancer and closes perfectly, the fine caliber works flawlessly. Salmon dial pocket watches were made by Universal in extremely small numbers and are rarely found on the market making this timepiece and exceptionally rare unit.

EBERHARD POCKET WATCH BLACK DIAL

Founded in 1887 by Georges-Lucien Eberhard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Maison Suisse d’Horlogerie Eberhard & Co. has a long and uninterrupted history and is synonymous with tradition, commitment and a spirit of innovation. Research, excellence and innovation are the values on which the company bases its credo, without abandoning the link with its origins and tradition.
Starting at the end of the 19th century, Eberhard began manufacturing refined pocket watches. The Eberhard pocket watches, characterized by their art deco style, well-made calibers and multi-scale dials, have become coveted collectors’ items over the years for fans of the brand.

This Eberhard & Co pocket watch is a beautiful example with a rare black galvanic dial with luminous numerals indexes and hands. There are very few Eberhard & Co pocket watches that have survived to this day in collectible condition with such a delicate dial like the black galvanic. This configuration is certainly among the rarest, along with the one with the salmon dial. The overall condition of this beautiful watch is truly excellent. The case was most likely never polished and still features the original factory finish. The refined 16′ monopusher caliber with chronograph block function works perfectly, the snap caseback still closes perfectly and has no steel cancer. The black galvanic multi-scale dial is exceptionally well preserved despite light signs of aging. All components are correct, original and correspond to the production period: black galvanic dial with luminous indexes, luminous cathedral hands , pushers, crown, caseback, 16’ movement.

EBERHARD POCKET WATCH SALMON DIAL

This Eberhard & Co pocket watch is a beautiful example with a rare salmon dial. There are very few Eberhard & Co pocket watches that have survived to this day in collectible condition with a salmon dial. This configuration is certainly among the rarest, along with the one with the galvanic black dial. The overall condition of this beautiful watch is truly excellent. The case was most likely never polished and still features the original factory finish. The refined 16′ monopusher caliber with chronograph block function works perfectly, the snap caseback still closes perfectly and has no steel cancer. The salmon multi-scale dial is exceptionally well preserved despite light signs of aging. All components are correct, original and correspond to the production period: dial, hands, pushers, crown, caseback, 16’ movement.