Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 378
Platinum "Tank Cintrée? Cartier, Paris, "Tank Cintrée", sold by Cartier New York in August 1942. Extremely fine and equally rare, rectangular curved, platinum mid-sized wristwatch with a platinum Cartier bracelet à 13 rangs, concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, bill of sale and Cartier Certificate of Authenticity
CHF 100,000 - 150,000
EUR 65,000 - 95,000 / USD 80,000 - 120,000
Sold: CHF 301,700
C. Two-body, solid, brushed, case back with screws, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals and inner minute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Dial signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 23 x 41 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
