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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 459

Cartier, case No. 00111, Ref. 252. Produced circa 1980.Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with engraved monogram "Andy 6.6.1980, from your grandparents", straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold "baton" indexes. "Bâton" gold tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9 ''', signed Cartier Inc, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-15

Fair

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3-5-6

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Slightly oxidized

Dial: 4-5-01

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HANDS Original