Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 219

"Tank Obus" Cartier, Paris, "Tank Obus", No. 24220, case No. 32639. Entered into the registers in February 1929. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold midsized wristwatch.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

USD 3,200 - 4,000 / EUR 2,700 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 42,480

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screws on the band, ogival lugs, cabochon sapphire- set winding-crown. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 9''', signed European Watch and Clock Co. Inc., rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance- spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 29 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-7-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

HANDS Original