Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 197
CARTIER ? Ceinture Automatic Cartier, Paris, made circa 1970. Fine, octagonal, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,200 - 1,700
CHF 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
Sold: USD 2,625
C. Octagonal, polished, stepped sides, inset crown, case back secured by 4 screws on the band. D. White with painted Roman numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. 8"', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 31 mm. Property of a Private Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The Ceinture debuted in 1927 as one of the first wristwatches with an inset crown.