Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 224

Cartier Platinum "Tank à Guichet" Anniversary Cartier, "Tank à Guichet," No. 070/150. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces for the 150th Anniversary of Cartier in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular, jump-hour and digital minute display, platinum wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee and booklet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, screwed bars, octagonal ruby-set winding crown. D. Apertures for the jump-hour at 12 and minutes at 6. M. Cal. 007 signed Cartier, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 26 mm x 37 mm. Thickness 7 mm.