Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 8
Cartier Platinum Tank Américaine Cartier, ?Tank Américaine," case No. GC 15908, Ref. 1734. Made circa 2000. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,500 - 11,000 / CHF 10,000 - 16,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, faceted sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, curved sapphire crystal. D. Guilloche silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the VII, inner minute track. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 430 MC, rhodium-plated, Cartier logo decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 45 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |