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Lot 20 · The Art of Time

1920's

Cartier, Paris. A Fine 18k Gold Slim Openface Minute Repeating Watch

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Estimate
$12,000–$18,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — The Art of Time, New York · 21 August 2020
Record ID
TB-2026-688078
Record
first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Cartier, Paris. A Fine 18k Gold Slim Openface Minute Repeating Watch, 1920's. Bonhams, 21 Aug 2020, lot 20. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-688078.

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Cartier, Paris. A Fine 18k Gold Slim Openface Minute Repeating Watch, 1920's. Bonhams, 21 Aug 2020, lot 20. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-688078.

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From the same sale The Art of Time · Aug 2020

LotArtistEstimateResult
Ellipse, Ref: 3577/1, c.1976 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch $5,000–$6,000
1980's Patek Philippe. An 18k White Gold Bracelet Wristwatch $5,000–$7,000
c. 1990 Audemars Piguet. A Fine White Gold Bracelet Watch With Diamond Numerals $5,000–$7,000
Datejust Pearlmaster, Ref: 80318, c.2010s Rolex. An 18k Gold And Diamond Set Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch $20,000–$25,000 upcoming
Master Compressor, Ref: 148.8.31, c. 2000s Jaeger Lecoultre. A Stainless Steel And Diamond Set Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch $3,000–$4,000
Travel Time, Ref: 5134J-001, Sold 24th of December 2001 Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dual Time Wristwatch $13,000–$18,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ref: 3405, Circa 1962 $14,581 Bonhams, May 2026
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 116503, Purchased 14th June, 2022 Bonhams, Dec 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Explorer, Ref: 5504, Circa 1958 Bonhams, May 2026
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 116503, Purchased 29th October 2018 Bonhams, Dec 2022
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ellipse, Ref: 3548/1, c. 1973 Bonhams, Apr 2025
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch Daytona, Ref: 116520, Sold 13 November 2008 Bonhams, Apr 2023
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Submariner, Ref: 5513, Circa 1967 Bonhams, May 2022
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ellipse, Ref: 3548/1, c. 1971 Bonhams, Jun 2025

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