Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 90
Yellow Gold Tortue Chronographe Cartier, "Tortue Chronographe", No. 0655 CC, Ref. 2356. Sold on July 25th, 2000. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, water resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate, and booklet.
HKD 80,000 - 130,000
USD 10,000 - 17,000 / EUR 7,200 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 100,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 8 screws, case band with 4 screws, rounded bezel, octagonal sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystals. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 045 MC, with special Cartier decoration, rhodium-plated, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |