Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 197

CARTIER TANK AMERICAINE YELLOW GOLD Cartier, Paris, Tank Americaine, case No. 031792. Made in the 1990's. Fine and elegant, rectangular curved, thin, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 37,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws in the band, cabochon sapphire-set octagonal winding crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 2512, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 37 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-12-01

Good

Worn

HANDS Original