Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 332
White Gold Ballon Bleu Cartier, ?Ballon Bleu, Automatic,? case No. 121849LX, Ref. 3000. Made in 2006. Fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date and an integrated 18K white gold Cartier bracelet with double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and booklet.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 11,300 - 15,000 / CHF 17,000 - 23,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire set winding crown protected within an oval cage, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, Cartier secret signature on the VII, inner minute track, aperture for the date. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 049, rhodium-plated, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |