Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 279

CARTIER - TANK - AUTOMATIC Cartier, "Tank, Automatic," case No. 8170002, Ref. 037. Made in the 1990's. Fine, rectangular, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier mesh bracelet with deployant clasp.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,500 / EUR 2,800 - 4,200

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws on the band, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 2870, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 23 x 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original