Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 239
?Driver? Cartier, Paris, "Rectangulaire incurvée, de type Driver", No. 050/150. Made in a limited series of 150 examples in 1997 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company by Louis- Francois Cartier. Very fine and unusual, rectangular curved, 18K white gold driver's wristwatch with round bar lugs connected to an unusual 18K white gold deployant clasp at 6 o'clock.
HKD 35,000 - 43,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500 / EUR 3,800 - 4,500
Sold: HKD 40,120
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bombé, cylindrical lugs, back winder, case back engraved "L C 1847 - 1997", "bombé" sapphire crystal. D. Flinqué matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain outer reserve, secret "Cartier" signature at 10. Blued steel ?Epée? hands. M. 5 1/2''', signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |