Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

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

LOT 567

"Santos-Dumont" Cartier, "Santos-Dumont", case No. 365939CE, Ref. 2650. Sold on May 6th, 2004. Fine, large, square, curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, back secured by 8 screws, sapphire-set winding crown, ?bombé? sapphire crystal. D. Silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute division, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 430MC, rhodiumplated with Cartier decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring, anti-shock system. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 45 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Property of an Swiss Gentleman