Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 240

"Montre-Bracelet Réversible Basculante" Cartier, Paris, "Montre-Bracelet Réversible Basculante", No. 137/150. 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. Fine, large, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with "cabriolet" system and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

HKD 42,000 - 55,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 44,840

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, reversible, winding crown at XII, set with a cabochon ruby below 6. D. Matte silver with "flinqué" center and painted radial Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, inner minute track. Blued steel "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 5''' 1/2, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 37 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: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original