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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 139

Tortue Cartier, Paris, Tortue, No. 782470555. Made in the 1980s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier buckle.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,100 / CHF 2,200 - 3,300

Sold: USD 2,280

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screws on the band to secure the case back, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. D.White with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, outer minute track. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 2512-1, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 25 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-24-01

Good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original