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Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 398

"Limited Edition Skeletonized Obus" Cartier Paris, "Obus" Ref.2380C. No.008/100. Made in a limited edition of 100 examples in 1997. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with skeletonized movement and 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant buckle.

HKD 65,000 - 90,000

USD 9,000 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 9,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, 4 gold screws to the band, case back with glazed center secured by 8 gold screws, ogival lugs, screw-bars, cabochon sapphireset winding-crown, sapphire crystals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 435 MC with finely engraved decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Glass, case and movement signed,. Dim. 23 x 29 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 01

HANDS Original