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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 222

"Roadster" Cartier, "Roadster", Automatic, Ref. 2524. Production of this model started in 2002. Fine and unusual, tonneau-shaped, curved, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a "quick change" leather strap with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, "quick change" system for easy changing of bracelets, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Two-tone silver with painted radial Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. Cartier 3110, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 44 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.