Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 219

Cartier ? Steel & Gold - Two Time Zone Cartier, Paris, "Santos Ronde," No. 1753 / 1847. Made in a limited edition of 1847 pieces in 1997 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Cartier. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indicator and an integrated brushed stainless steel Cartier bracelet with gold screws and deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / CHF 1,700 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,480

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, steel case back and yellow gold bezel fixed with 8 screws, protected octagonal winding crown set with a ruby cabochon, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary dial at 12 for the second time zone in 24 hours, sector for the up-and-down indication at 6, secret Cartier signature at 7, cyclops aperture for the date. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 2671, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original