Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 115

Platinum Tank Américaine Cartier, ?Tank Américaine", No. 29/30. Made in a limited edition of 30 pieces in 1998 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated case back with 8 screws, sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Copper-colored with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the VII, at the center, a medallion engraved with Swiss crosses. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 200, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 45 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of Various Owners