Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 14

"Réversible Basculante" Cartier Paris, "Tank - Réversible Basculante", No. 158/365, Ref. 2390. Made in a limited edition of 365 examples in 2000. Fine and unusual, rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with "cabriolet" system and a stainless steel Cartier buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 4,600 - 5,500

EUR 5,500 - 6,500

C. Four-body, polished and brushed, bezel with a cabochon sapphire above the winding crown at 12, rounded lugs, embossed Cartier logos inside the outer case, outer band with 4 screws to hold the back, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white ?guilloché? with painted radial Roman numerals, MM at 12 to signify the new Millenium, secret Cartier signature. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1

As new

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original