Cartier Complete Calendar by Jaeger-LeCoultre

This Cartier is an insanely cool timepiece with remarkable provenance. Esteban A. Bird was a former member of the Puerto Rico Self-Help Corporation, in addition to the Assistant Treasurer of Puerto Rico.

The watch was retailed in Cartier New York and bears the European Watch and Clock Co. signed case and movement. The dial was reprinted at some point in the past (I believe likely prior to 1970). This is extremely common with vintage Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces from this era. This and a Jaeger-LeCoultre 1933 Military Reverso Reference 201 are among the only watches I have offered for sale with reprinted dials. Because of the special provenance, rarity and fact the dial was restored sympathetically, I felt compelled to make this exception as it is still an unbelievable timepiece. If the dial was not reprinted, I believe this watch would be closer to $40,000.

The case is 18k yellow gold and appears to be unpolished with a clear hallmark on the case profile.

The watch came from a collector who previously bought it from the original family. The watch does not come with box and papers. It was just serviced at considerable expense by an excellent watchmaker and is under warranty for the service.

SOLD