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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 137

Tank Française Cartier "Tank Française," Ref. 1840. Made in the 1990s. Fine and elegant, rectangular curved, center seconds, self winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, aperture for the date. Blued steel épée hands.M. Cal. 220, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 33 mm. Thickness 7 mm.