Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 401

"Santos-Dumont" Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", made circa 1920. Fine and rare, square, early, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "à mailles" and an concealed 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

HKD 100,000 - 130,000

USD 13,000 - 17,000 / EUR 11,000 - 14,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, band with screws, polished bezel with pins, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', signed Cartier Paris, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancespring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 33 x 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original