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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 222

"Ceinture" Cartier Paris, "Ceinture". Made in the 1970s. Fine, octagonal, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,200 / USD 2,500 - 4,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, hidden lugs, octagonal inset winding- crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature at 7. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 8 ''', signed Cartier, rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Originally called ?Carrée coins abattus?, this model, made in 1927, was one of the first watches to feature an inset crown, also called ?remontoire imperdable?. A great success, it was produced in various sizes and several metals. A similar watch is published in ?White Cartier?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, 2006, no. 235.