Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...

Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

LOT 283

Cartier "Tortue", No. 201560, 1970's. Very fine and rare, "tortue", 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27x27 mm.


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A similar watch is published in "Cartier" by G. Gordon, page 257.