Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 398

Réversible Basculante, limited edition Cartier Paris, "Tank Réversible Basculante", No. 227/ 365, Ref. 2390. Made in a limited edition of 365 examples in 1999. Fine, large and unusual, rectangular, stainless steel quartz wristwatch with "cabriolet" system and a stainless steel Cartier buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate and booklet.

C. Four-body, polished and brushed, bezel with a cabochon sapphire above the winding crown at 12, rounded lugs, embossed years 1999, 2000 and 2001 inside the outer case, outer band with 4 screws to hold the back, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with painted radial Roman numerals, MM at 12 to signify the new Millenium, secret Cartier signature. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm. Thickness 6 mm.