Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 257
CARTIER ? GOLD- SANTOS DUMONT ? MECHANIC Cartier, "Santos Dumont," case No. 780972070. Made in the 1970's. Fine, square 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
CHF 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,300 - 3,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, yellow gold bezel fixed with 8 screws, case back with 4 screws in the band, octagonal sapphire-set winding-crown, screwed gold bars, sapphire crystal. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel epee hands. M. Cal. 8??? signed Cartier, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, strait-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |