Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 439

CARTIER REF. 2685G PLATINUM OVERSIZE TANK CHINOISE Cartier, Paris, Tank Chinoise - Mecanique, No. 0053CE, Ref. 2685G. Made circa 2004. Very fine, rare and elegant, square, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Cartier box.

HKD 90,000 - 140,000

USD 12,000 - 18,000 / EUR 9,000 - 14,000

C. Two body, solid, polished, prominent horizontal shoulders, transparent case back with 8 screws, cabochon diamond-set winding-crown. D. Silvered with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 437 MC, rhodium plated, repeated double C logo decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, micro regulation. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 37 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

This design from Cartier has managed to retain the classic case lines of the original Tank Chinoise and transpose them into a larger, contemporary size without distorting the proportions, creating perhaps one of the most elegant and wearable watches in recent history.