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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 232
Cartier, London, "Octogonale Allongée", case No. 1176. Case with London hallmarks for 1972. Very fine, rare, elegant and large, octagonal, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.
CHF 17,000 - 22,000
EUR 11,000 - 14,000 / USD 14,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 29,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished, octagonal shaped bezel secured by four screws, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 845, signed LeCoultre Co, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial signed Cartier, case hallmarked and numbered, movement signed LeCoultre. Dim. 19 x 38 mm. Thickness From ?The Collection?
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-9-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |