Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 16
Tank Chinoise Cartier/ European Watch & Clock. Co. France, "Tank Chinoise." Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, square-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted Cartier box.
USD 12,000 - 16,000
EUR 9,500 - 12,000 / CHF 14,000 - 19,000
Sold: USD 13,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 122, 18 jewels, adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, case and movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., case and movement numbered. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-25-01 |
Good Chipped HANDS Original |