The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 297

Tank Americaine Cartier, "Tank Americaine?, case No. 257257CD, Ref. 1740. Made circa 2000. Fine, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, 4 screws on the band, case back with 8 screws, sapphire-set octagonal winding crown. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature on the VII, aperture for the date at 6. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 200, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 44 mm. Thickness 9 mm.