Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006
LOT 43
"Tank Obus" Cartier, Paris, "Tank Obus", movement by European Watch & Clock Co. Made in the 1940s. Very fine, rectangular, back-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,500
Sold: USD 6,136
C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, 4 screws on the band, back winder, cylindrical lugs, screwed bars. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel ?épée" hands. M. Cal. 5''', rhodiumplated, 16 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed ?European Watch & Clock Co., Inc?.. Dim. 19 x 32 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |