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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 644

Ceinture Cartier, Paris, "Ceinture", No. 781003891. Made in the 1980s. Fine, octagonal, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,700 / EUR 1,100 - 2,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, octagonal inset winding- crown, four screws between the lugs. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature at 7. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 8''', signed Cartier Inc., rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-9-01

Good

Scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Originally called ?Carrée coins abattus?, this model, made in 1927, was one of the first watches to feature an inset crown, also called ?remontoire imperdable?. A great success, it was produced in various sizes and several metals.