Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 410

Platinum "Tank à Vis" Cartier, Paris, ?Mécanique?, ?Collection Privée?, No. 0144 MG, Cal. 2485 D. Sold on March 21st, 2002. Fine, rectangular, water-resistant, platinum gentleman`s wristwatch with an 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by a Cartier box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished an brushed, back secured with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with central rose motif, painted black radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, inner minute track. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. Cal. 437 MC, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26.6 x 38.6 mm. Thickness 8 mm.