Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
LOT 284
Cartier Paris, "Tortue", 1970's. Very fine and rare, flat, "tortue", 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, Mussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23x23 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Cartier" by G. Gordon,
page 257.